Forestry commission lifts Red Flag Fire Alert in S.C.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting its statewide Red Flag Fire Alert at 7 a.m. on May 3. (Source: Live 5/File)
By WMBF News Staff | May 3, 2021 at 6:41 AM EDT - Updated May 3 at 6:41 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) – Officials with the South Carolina Forestry Commission said they are lifting the statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective at 7 a.m. Monday, May 3.
According to a press release, the forestry commission is lifting the alert based on improving weather conditions, most notably an increasing chance of rain and significantly higher relative humidity for much of the state.