A RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11:00am-7:00pmCT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY...
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11amCT/ to 7pmCT on Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA: All of southern Indiana and central Kentucky.
* WIND...From the southwest 15-20 mph with gusts of 25-30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Afternoon relative humidity values of around 20-25 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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.
