Red Flag Warning Issued for Deep South Texas: Critical Fire Conditions Expected Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Deep South Texas, effective Wednesday afternoon due to high winds and low humidity.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Brownsville TX has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Deep South Texas. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch and is triggered by the expectation of gusty winds and low relative humidity levels that create critical fire weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Texas:
- Brooks County
- Inland Kenedy County
- Southern Hidalgo County
- Inland Willacy County
- Inland Cameron County
- Northern Hidalgo County
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures contributes to extreme fire behavior. Any fire that develops under these conditions will catch and spread quickly.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southerly winds between 10 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching approximately 35 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 19 percent.
- Temperatures: High temperatures are forecasted to range between 85 and 94 degrees.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is specifically in effect from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM CST on Wednesday, February 25. The alert was officially issued at 10:32 PM CST on February 24.
Source: NOAA Official Notice