Weather Alerts For Richton, MS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mobile AL 201 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY FOR SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Wayne-Perry-Greene-Stone-George- 201 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 067, 075, 076, 078 and 079. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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. &&

Pollen Index: 8.6 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Elm, Bald Cypress and Cedar/Juniper The pollen levels for Sunday will remain relatively stable in the high range. The pollen producing plants are delivering a fairly constant level of pollen into the air.