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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A “Fire Weather” warning is in effect for much of South Florida, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth Beach, and beyond. The National Weather Service transmitted this advisory Saturday morning:
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 1113 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025
FLZ068-069-075-163-166168-170-263-266-267-270-370-122300- /O. UPG. KMFL. FW. A.0004.250412T1700Z-250412T2300Z/ /O. NEW. KMFL. FW. W.0003.250412T1700Z-250412T2300Z/ Metro Palm Beach County-Coastal Collier County-Mainland Monroe- Glades County Lake Region-Hendry County Lakes Region- Palm Beach County Lake Region-Coastal Palm Beach County- Big Cypress-Glades County-Hendry County-Inland Palm Beach County- Northern Collier-Southwest Collier- 1113 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025
… RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND PALM BEACH COUNTY…
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
- AFFECTED AREA… Fire Weather Zone 068 Metro Palm Beach County, Fire Weather Zone 069 Coastal Collier County, Fire Weather Zone 075 Mainland Monroe, Fire Weather Zone 163 Glades County Lake Region, Fire Weather Zone 166 Hendry County Lakes Region, Fire Weather Zone 167 Palm Beach County Lake Region, Fire Weather Zone 168 Coastal Palm Beach County, Fire Weather Zone 170 Big Cypress, Fire Weather Zone 263 Glades County, Fire Weather Zone 266 Hendry County, Fire Weather Zone 267 Inland Palm Beach County, Fire Weather Zone 270 Northern Collier and Fire Weather Zone 370 Southwest Collier.
- TIMING… Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
- WINDS… Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
- RELATIVE HUMIDITY… As low as 20 percent.
- TEMPERATURES… Up to 82.
- LIGHTNING… None
- IMPACTS… Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. 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.
