A red flag warning is in effect Thursday afternoon as a cold dry airmass is expected to continue.

Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 am to 6 pm CST Thursday for all of central Alabama.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 am to 6 pm CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

  • Winds: will be generally from the east up to 10 mph.
  • Relative humidity: will drop as low as 18 percent.
  • Impacts: of a dry airmass will result in critical Fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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 will contribute to extreme Fire behavior.

For additional information on the fire conditions, please contact the Alabama Forestry Commission atwww.forestry.alabama.gov.