A fire weather watch is in effect for 12 Florida counties as drought conditions continue across the state.
The watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening, with gusty winds and low humidity expected for parts of the eastern Florida Panhandle.
Portions of North Florida are under exceptional drought conditions, while most of the state are under extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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Fire weather watch issued for 12 Florida counties
A red flag watch has been issued for 12 Florida counties April 6, 2026.
A fire weather watch has been issued for the following counties on Monday, April 6:
The watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening, with gusty winds and low humidity expected for parts of the eastern Florida Panhandle.
Winds out of the northeast at 15 to 20 mph are expected, with gusts up to 30 mph possible. Humidity is forecast to drop as low as 22 percent to 28 percent.
What is a fire weather watch?
A fire weather watch means critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur, according to the National Weather Service.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://tallahassee.com/newsletters.
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