Red Flag Warning Issued
From
Taft
Sent
Sat, Feb 21 @ 11:54pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued February 21 at 11:46PM CST until February 22 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY...
.Strong winds will continue across the Coastal Plains and Brush
country through the day Sunday. This, along with very low RH
values will result in critical fire weather conditions across the
warned area. .
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red
Flag Warning for the Coastal Plains and Brush Country, which is
in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA...McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Victoria,
Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San
Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio, Inland Calhoun,
Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Coastal
Refugio and Coastal Calhoun.
* TIMING... 9 AM to 6 PM
* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 70.
* 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.
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