Red Flag Warnings, November 20, 2016

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The National Weather Service has posted Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches for areas in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland.

VIRGINIA: Relative humidity minimums ranging in the upper 20%s to low 40%s. NW wind 10-20 mph, gusts to 40. High wind advisory for the Southern Blue Ridge: NW Gusts 30-60 mph.
GEORGIA: RH minimums low teens to low 20%s, NW winds 10-20 mph, gusts to 25.
FLORIDA: Western Panhandle: Long duration teens to low 20%s RH mins. Wind moderately gusty to 18 mph. A few Central and Southwest Coastal Counties: Min RH low 20%s, North wind 8 to 12 mph. lowering during the day. Similar conditions expected Monday.

The map was current as of 9:05 a.m. MT on Sunday. Red Flag Warnings can change throughout the day as the National Weather Service offices around the country update and revise their forecasts and maps.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

3 thoughts on “Red Flag Warnings, November 20, 2016”

  1. There is a RED FLAG warning in Sevier County, TN, near Walland, about 15 miles from Gatlinburg and close to the Smoky Mountains. over 1,000 acres and about 0% contained as of midnight Friday night the 18th.

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    1. We are heading to Pigeon Forge Tuesday for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately we can’t cancel the cabin. How bad is it? Also, would the best route to take be 75?

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