Red Flag Warning Extended

Weather Alert

Red Flag Warning issued February 15 at 3:38AM CST until February 15 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Memphis

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY... AND LOW FUEL MOISTURE FOR NORTH MISSISSIPPI... * WIND...Southerly winds near 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...minimum relative humidity near 25 percent. * 10 HOUR FUEL MOISTURE...less than 10 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.

A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain.

An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.