Red Flag Warning
Lake Sunapee and Monadnocks, NH
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT SUNDAY FOR
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS...
The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Red Flag
Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect
from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Sunday.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 023 Central Lakes, Fire
Weather Zone 024 Lake Sunapee and Monadnocks, Fire Weather
Zone 025 Merrimack Valley and Fire Weather Zone 026 Seacoast.
* Timing...Sunday
* Winds...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 29 percent.
* Temperatures...Highs around 50.
* Lightning...None
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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. Always consult with local
