Fire heat for Alabama until Saturday evening

The National Weather Service Issued A Red Flag Warning AT 1:12 AM on Saturday Betee 11 am and 6 PM for Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Randolph, Randolph, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour.

The winds are expected to be 10 to 15 miles per hour northwest, with gusts of up to 20 miles per hour and relative humidity of only 20 percent.

“The combination of dry air mass and windy conditions leads to critical fire weather conditions. Free burns are not recommended,” says the weather service.

What indicates a red flag warning?

A warning for red flags shows that either extreme fire weather conditions are currently taking place or will take place soon after the weather service. It is expected that warm temperatures, very low humidity and stronger winds generate an increased risk of fire in order to spread quickly.

What are the recommended measures during a warning for red flags?

During a warning of the red flags, it is crucial to change extreme caution and be ready to take immediate measures if a fire begins. The weather service offers these steps that you can take to reduce the fire risk that ignites and guarantee your security:

1. Combustion barrel security:

If the burning is permitted near you, make sure that all combustion barrels have a weighted metal cover, in which holes are not larger than 3/4 inches.

2. Mead of disposal of smoke materials:

Carefully throw off and avoid cigarette carriages, spin cigarettes or matches from a moving vehicle. These apparently harmless actions can take dry grass and possibly trigger a running fire.

3 .. Delete properly outdoors:

To prevent unintentional fires, they diligently check all outdoor fires. Delete them with an abundant flood of water and stir them to ensure a complete cooling. Immerse yourself by charcoal until you run the residual heat in detail. Never go unattended from living charcoal.

4. Never leave fire unattended:

Avoid leaving a fire unattended. Even sparks or embers that are worn by the wind can ignite near leaves or grass nearby and trigger a fire that spreads quickly.

Understanding the severity of a red flag and keeping these precautions is crucial to reduce the risk of forest fires during these dangerous conditions. Prioritize security, stay up to date and act in order to protect life and property.

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