All of South Florida is under a red flag warning for the threat of wildfires.
The National Weather Service said the warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Drier air and wind gusts of 20 to 30 miles per hour will bring an increased fire risk.
Officials advise residents against outdoor burning today.
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After the cold front passes this morning, a significantly drier air mass with filter in (dew points falling into the 30s and 40s plus RH values below 30%) and with wind gusts of 20-30 mph, this will bring an increased fire risk. Therefore, burning is not advised. #flwx pic.twitter.com/4jEWxIQPpJ
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) March 17, 2025
