Miami, FL – A Fire Weather Watch is in effect across South Florida through Saturday, as dropping humidity and increasing winds create hazardous conditions for outdoor burning.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, relative humidity is expected to fall between 25% and 35%, paired with northwesterly winds of 10 to 15 mph. These conditions, coupled with ongoing dry weather across the region, raise the risk of fast-spreading wildfires.
Counties under the alert include Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe, affecting major cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Homestead. Officials strongly advise against any outdoor burning due to the potential for rapid fire growth.
Residents should stay updated through local emergency management channels and be prepared to act quickly if fires are reported. Avoid using equipment that creates sparks and dispose of cigarettes properly.
While fire weather watches are not uncommon in Florida during dry seasons, this event marks one of the more widespread risks so far this spring. Conditions are expected to ease late Saturday as humidity levels rise.
The National Weather Service will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as needed.
