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Orlando Weather: Is rain on the way amid fire threat?
Red flag warnings were issued Tuesday as low humidity, strong winds, and warm temperatures increased the risk of wild fires across Florida. FOX 35's Noah Bergren takes a look at the threat, the weather forecast, and drought conditions in Florida.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Low humidity, strong winds, and warm temperatures led to an increased fire threat across Orlando and Central Florida on Tuesday. A Fire Weather Warning had been issued until 8 p.m. for seven counties in Central Florida, including Orange, Lake, Sumter, Osceola, Seminole, inland Volusia, and Marion.
Officials said any fires that sparked could spread rapidly.
Burn ban for Lake County
Lake County has implemented a burn ban until further notice. Residents are asked to contact 911 if they see smoke or burning during the ban.
Tonight's forecast
Will see an elevated risk for brush fires through sunset, then winds will taper down some. Temperatures, albeit cool, are not as low as they were last night into this morning and remaining mostly clear.
Tomorrow's forecast
Wednesday should be mixed sunshine and clouds with some breezes from the east. Temperatures will be near 80.
The Source: This story was written with information from the FOX 35 Storm Team.