...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS UNTIL THIS EVENING...

.The combination of low relative humidity, and strong trade winds will bring critical fire weather conditions for leeward sections of the state. Minimum relative humidity levels are forecast to reach critical thresholds for a few hours from late morning through the afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward areas of all islands.

* TIMING...Conditions are forecast to reach critical threhoslds for a few hours today from late morning through the afternoon.

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity levels from 42 to 45 percent.

* IMPACTS...A combination of strong winds, and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts.