Red Flag Warning Issued
From
City of Brookside Village
Sent
Fri, Mar 14 @ 3:14pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 3:10PM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
...Elevated to Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today
and Saturday...
.Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across
portions of Southeast Texas. Southwest winds around 15 to 20 mph
alongside relative humidity values in the upper teens to middle
20s today will lead to critical fire weather conditions primarily
in the Brazos Valley, and extending northeastward towards the
Piney Woods. More widespread low relative humidity values in the
teens and 20s is expected on Saturday alongside gusty westerly
winds. This creates a more widespread critical fire weather
threat.
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 80.
* IMPACTS...Any wildfires that start could rapidly increase in
size and intensity, and move quickly.
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 will
create explosive fire growth potential.
This notification was posted by City of Brookside Village. City of Brookside Village 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.
