Red Flag Warning for Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun +2 more
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What is happening
Impacts: Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What the bulletin says to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Full official description
Bulletin details
...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * WINDS...North to northwest winds 15-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...30 to 40 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:24PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Little Rock AR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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