Tallahassee, Florida – Elevated fire danger remains in place today across the Florida Big Bend, Panhandle, southwest Georgia, and southeast Alabama as relative humidity drops to 20 to 30 percent.
According to the US National Weather Service in Tallahassee, dry conditions combined with ongoing drought will support easier fire starts, even though winds are expected to be lighter than previous days. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with any activity that could create sparks.
Minimum relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent are forecast across communities including Tallahassee, Albany, Dothan, Valdosta, and Panama City. Open areas along US-319, US-82, US-231, I-75, and US-98 may be particularly susceptible to rapid fire spread if ignition occurs.
Looking ahead, forecasters indicate a strong probability—between 70 and 80 percent—of above-normal temperatures during the first week of March. Early March freeze or frost conditions are considered unlikely.
High temperatures are expected to rebound into the 70s beginning Wednesday and persist into early next week. Rain chances increase Thursday and Friday, though totals are not expected to be excessive.
Normal March 5 temperature ranges include 47 to 72 degrees in Tallahassee, 46 to 70 in Albany, and 45 to 71 in Valdosta.
The dry conditions may especially impact agricultural operations and outdoor workers this afternoon.
Officials advise remaining alert for wildfire risks and monitoring forecast updates as rain chances return later this week.
