The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for large portions of Ohio lasting from Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. Humidity levels across the region are expected to drop, and wind gusts could pick up anywhere between 20-25 mph. The warnings are issued because the combination of heat and wind are ideal conditions for a fire to start and spread rapidly.
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Affected counties include Ashland, Lorain, Medina and Wayne, until 8 p.m.
This is our first Red Flag Warning in nearly six years! @WEWS #OHWx
— Janessa Webb (@JanessaWebb) May 1, 2018
Heading outdoors? Our Power of 5 Weather Team urges residents not to burn anything while the warning is in effect.
