A red flag warning has been issued for South Florida due to high fire risk from low humidity and gusty winds reaching up to 30 mph. The National Weather Service warns that fires could spread rapidly under these conditions. The region is also experiencing moderate to severe drought, which exacerbates the fire threat. Cooler temperatures are anticipated with lows in the upper 40s. Despite this week being generally quiet, another cold front may bring further changes by late Thursday.
Low relative humidity and gusty winds up to 30 mph are creating ideal conditions for wildfires in South Florida, prompting a red flag warning from the National Weather Service.
Weather service meteorologist Ana Torres-Vazquez noted that the influx of strong winds in South Florida is indirectly related to severe weather that impacted the Midwest, including recent tornadoes.
Most of South Florida currently experiences moderate to severe drought, raising concerns about fire risks due to the dry conditions.
Temperatures in South Florida are expected to drop into the upper 40s to near 50 tonight, with aftereffects from a passing cold front enhancing the chill.
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