


Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
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991 WWUS81 KRLX 181748 RFWRLX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston WV 148 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025 KYZ101>103-105-190000- /O.NEW.KRLX.FW.W.0003.250418T1748Z-250419T0000Z/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence- 148 PM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF NORTHEAST KENTUCKY... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. * Timing...until 8 PM tonight. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 22 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 86. * Lightning...None. * 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. && $$ ROCHE