Red Flag Warning Issued
From
City of Bayou Vista
Sent
Sat, Mar 15 @ 2:24pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 2:21PM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
...Elevated to Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today...
Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across
the large majority of Southeast Texas. Skies have cleared,
temperatures have warmed into the 70s and low 80s, humidities have
fallen into the teens and low 20s, and west winds are gusting
between 25-40mph. Wind speeds and gustiness should diminish after
sunset.
Though winds will not be as strong on Sunday, elevated fire
weather conditions will still prevail as humidity falls back into
the teens and 20s during the late morning and afternoon hours.
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Red Flag Warning for strong west winds and low relative
humidities, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 80.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that start could rapidly increase in size
and intensity, and move quickly. 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 will
create explosive fire growth potential.
This notification was posted by City of Bayou Vista. City of Bayou Vista 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.
