Red Flag Warning issued for leeward Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

LIHU‘E — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the leeward portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, in effect today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will occur shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts.

For more information call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 241-1800.