Judge Mays Issues a Burn Ban Until Further Notice

On March 11th, Lee County Judge-Executive Steve Mays issued a burn ban in Lee County until further notice. 

     This ban is being issued in response to the National Weather Service Special Weather Warning for Lee County regarding minimum relative humidity values are expected to range from mainly 15 to 25 percent this afternoon. Winds will also strengthen from the southwest to between 5 and 14 mph, with peak gusts of 15 to 25 mph for most places.

     These conditions, combined with the recent days of strong drying, will produce elevated wildfire danger levels during the next several days.