Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Mississippi Counties Through Sunday Evening
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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 Wayne, Perry, Greene, Stone, and George counties due to high winds and low humidity.
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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, Alabama, has issued a Red Flag Warning for southeast Mississippi. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop, characterized by a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity that can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts 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 in the warning area are advised that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Local officials urge the public to prepare for these conditions and exercise extreme caution.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds between 15 and 25 mph are forecast, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 20 to 25 percent.
- Fire Behavior: The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will create an environment where fires can spread rapidly.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective on Sunday, February 22, from 9:00 AM CST until 6:00 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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