Red Flag Warning

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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY DUE TO BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 956 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY DUE TO BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA AND THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 059, 060, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265 and 266. * WINDS...Northwest 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.