The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of east central Florida today, citing elevated fire danger conditions until 6 p.m.
The warning affects Okeechobee, Indian River and St. Lucie counties, where a combination of strong winds and low humidity creates dangerous conditions for rapid fire spread.
West winds are expected to reach around 15 mph with gusts between 20 to 25 mph, with humidity levels between 25 and 35 percent, creating conditions that could fuel a fire…