Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:31AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 9:45pm
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Tishomingo; Prentiss; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc; Lee; Itawamba; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Chickasaw; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov