The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 068 Metro Palm Beach County, Fire Weather Zone 071 Inland Broward County, Fire Weather Zone 072 Metro Broward County, Fire Weather Zone 073 Inland Miami- Dade County, Fire Weather Zone 074 Metropolitan Miami Dade, Fire Weather Zone 075 Mainland Monroe, Fire Weather Zone 163 Glades County Lake Region, Fire Weather Zone 166 Hendry County Lakes Region, Fire Weather Zone 167 Palm Beach County Lake Region, Fire Weather Zone 170 Big Cypress, Fire Weather Zone 173 Coastal Miami Dade County, Fire Weather Zone 174 Far South Miami-Dade County, Fire Weather Zone 263 Glades County, Fire Weather Zone 266 Hendry County, Fire Weather Zone 267 Inland Palm Beach County, Fire Weather Zone 270 Northern Collier and Fire Weather Zone 370 Southwest Collier. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 76. * LIGHTNING... * IMPACTS...any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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The Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area is a vast wilderness area in southern Florida covering 1.4 million acres. It is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including alligators, panthers, and over 350 bird species. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and camping, as well as kayaking and canoeing through its many waterways and mangrove forests.
Some of the most popular attractions within the park include the Shark Valley Observation Tower, the Anhinga Trail, and the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Shark Valley Observation Tower offers incredible views of the surrounding landscape, while the Anhinga Trail provides an up-close look at the park's many bird species.
Other interesting facts about the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area include its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve. It is also the largest subtropical wilderness area in the United States.
The best time of year to visit the park is during the dry season, which runs from November to April. During this time, the weather is cooler and the water levels are lower, making it easier to navigate the park's many waterways. However, visitors should be aware that this is also the busiest time of year, so plan accordingly.