Florida Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/20/2026 10:56

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:56PM EDT until April 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 20, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires: 
April 21, 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 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Coastal Citrus and Inland Citrus. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 26 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 Citrus; Inland Citrus
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL