Red Flag Warning Issued for Dixie County, Florida Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag Warning for Dixie County, Florida. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity is expected to contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Inland Dixie County
• Coastal Dixie County

This includes fire weather zones 034 and 134.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly due to the prevailing conditions. Local residents should exercise extreme caution and prepare for potential fire hazards.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Northwest winds ranging from 12 to 18 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 23 percent.
• Impacts: The environment will be conducive to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 1:00 PM EST this afternoon, February 23, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM EST this evening.