Red Flag Warning Issued
From
Taft
Sent
Thu, Jan 11 @ 3:29pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued January 11 at 3:20PM CST until January 12 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red
Flag Warning for VERY STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY,
which is in effect from 2 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad,
Victoria, Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland
Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio,
Inland Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San
Patricio, Aransas Islands, Coastal Refugio, Coastal Calhoun,
Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands.
* TIMING...Late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 65.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong to very strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm
temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents
are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities
that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly
to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
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