Red Flag Warning: Drought, low humidity and strong winds raise wildfire risk in Florida

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Red Flag Fire warning is in effect for portions of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning until 6 tonight for Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie, Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Brevard, and Osceola counties.

A Red Flag fire warning means serious fire weather conditions exist or will occur shortly, because of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures. The Florida Forest Service says there’s a strong potential of hazardous wildland fire conditions…

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