Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Mississippi Counties Through Monday
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southeast Mississippi due to strong winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Mississippi
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mobile AL
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mobile, AL, has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southeast Mississippi. The alert is currently in effect and includes a specific warning window for Monday, February 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Southeast Mississippi:
- Wayne
- Perry
- Greene
- Stone
- George
This includes Fire Weather Zones 067, 075, 076, 078, and 079.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fire that develops is likely to catch and spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 18 percent.
- Impacts: Conditions are favorable for the rapid spread of wildfires.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning remains in effect for today, Sunday, February 22. A specific warning window has also been established for Monday, February 23, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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