Alertes en vigueur Banksville, CT

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Red FlagWarning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.* AFFECTED AREA...Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven,Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield,Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London.* TIMING...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Isolatedgusts up to 40 mph possible.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 32 percent.* TEMPERATURES...Up to 79.* LIGHTNING...None.* IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread if ignition occurs.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare expected or occurring. A combination of strong winds, lowrelative humidity, and dry fuels will create a significantlyelevated fire growth potential.