Red Flag Warning Issued
From
City of Krum
Sent
Thu, Mar 13 @ 2:58pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 2:44PM CDT until March 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY...
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for very strong winds gusts up to 65 mph and very low
relative humidity values, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM
CDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of North and Central Texas.
* TIMING...Late Friday morning into Friday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...75 to 87 degrees.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread of wildfires is possible due to very
strong southwesterly winds and low relative humidity values.
A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute
to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding
today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wild fires
to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
This notification was posted by City of Krum. City of Krum is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
