Florida Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/19/2026 23:30

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 2:30AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 19, 2026 - 11:30pm
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
...CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY WITH GUSTY WINDS AND A MODERATE SIGNIFICANT FIRE POTENTIAL WILL RESULT IN AN ELEVATED FIRE DANGER TODAY AND AGAIN ON TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Coastal Levy and Inland Levy. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...Northeast around 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
Coastal Levy; Inland Levy
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL