Red Flag Warning Issued for Southwest Alabama and Western Florida Panhandle Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mobile, AL, has issued a Red Flag Warning for southwest and south central Alabama and the western Florida panhandle. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad geographic area including the following counties and regions:

• Alabama: Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, Covington, Mobile (Inland, Central, and Coastal), and Baldwin (Inland, Central, and Coastal).
• Florida: Escambia (Inland and Coastal), Santa Rosa (Inland and Coastal), and Okaloosa (Inland and Coastal).

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected zones are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fire that develops will likely catch and spread quickly due to the prevailing conditions. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local updates.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: Northwest winds at 15 mph with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 20 percent.
• Hazards: A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to dangerous fire conditions.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 6:00 PM CST this evening, February 23, 2026.