“Fire Weather Watch” Issued for Cherokee County and Surrounding Areas

URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE / National Weather Service Birmingham AL

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL ALABAMA ON TUESDAY AND FOR ALL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA ON WEDNESDAY.

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A “FIRE WEATHER WATCH” REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 PM THROUGH 7:00 PM TUESDAY FOR MOST OF CENTRAL ALABAMA

A “FIRE WEATHER WATCH” REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11:00 AM THROUGH 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY FOR ALL CENTRAL ALABAMA

* WINDS…North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 TO 25 percent.

* IMPACTS…The combination of a dry air mass – and also windy conditions – will result in critical fire weather conditions. Also, any outdoor burning is highly discouraged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

A “Fire Weather Watch” means Critical Fire Weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts, and for possible Red Flag Warnings.