The dryer and windy conditions have triggered a “Red Flag” fire warning for all of Central Florida. Residents are encouraged to keep vehicles off of the dry grasses and avoid any activities that include open flames or sparks. Overnight lows will fall into the 40s in almost every community.

A Red Flag Warning is a signal that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or will soon. This means that the combination of low relative humidity and strong winds can lead to extreme fire behavior. Such conditions can be dangerous, as they increase the likelihood of wildfires spreading rapidly and becoming difficult to control.

More than two dozen counties across central and southern Florida were warned of elevated fire weather risks on Thursday.

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Central Florida will experience cooler temperatures in the 50s this morning, reaching the mid to upper 60s this afternoon, with clear skies, gusty winds. A Fire Weather Warning is in effect from 11 a.

That’s why today we will be under a Red Flag Warning starting at 11a until 6p. Tomorrow morning will be cold. Temps area wide will be in the 40s. The afternoon will be sunny and warm as temps reach the middle 70s.

Forest Service personnel make up a Complex Incident Management Team which includes firefighters, safety officers, and logistics officials.

After 1,961 restaurant inspections across Central Florida in February, only 198 had no issues for the entire month, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional

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