Fire Weather Watch Issued
From
Taft
Sent
Fri, Mar 14 @ 11:04am
Description
Fire Weather Watch issued March 14 at 10:59AM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
...Red Flag Warning in Effect for Friday Afternoon...
...Fire Weather Watch in Effect for Saturday Afternoon...
A dryline will swing across the region Friday afternoon ahead of
our next cold front Friday night. This dryline will filter in
drier air which will combine with Energy Release Component (ERC)
values in the 90-97th percentile which will lead to critical fire
weather conditions. For Saturday, stronger winds will enter the
mix with the critically low relative humidity values dry fuels as
ERC values will be above the 97th percentile.
* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad,
Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces and
Inland San Patricio.
* TIMING...Late Friday and Saturday mornings through the early
evening hours.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 100.
* 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 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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