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 warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

HIGH FIRE DANGER EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Okeechobee, Indian River and St. Lucie counties. * TIMING...1 PM through 7 PM today. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 33 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 90s.