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RED FLAG WARNING from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Severity: Severe
Significant threat to life or property

Weather Event Onset
11:00 AM (CDT), March 28

Description
…CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY ON SATURDAY…

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

• WIND…Northeast 10 to 20 mph.
• HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
• IMPACTS…The combination of a dry airmass and dry fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions. Wildfires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should not be attempted.

Affected Area
Lee County

Issued By
National Weather Service