Red Flag Warning Issued for South Central Texas Due to Critical Fire Weather Conditions

Alert Details

A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.

Affected Areas

The warning covers most of South Central Texas, including the following counties: Val Verde, Edwards, Real, Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Blanco, Hays, Travis, Bastrop, Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell, Maverick, Zavala, Frio, Atascosa, Wilson, Karnes, Gonzales, De Witt, and Dimmit.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to exercise extreme caution. Outdoor burning is not recommended under these conditions. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Residents should prepare for potential fire hazards and monitor local weather updates.

Expected Conditions

Breezy north winds and dry air following a Pacific front are expected to create hazardous conditions.

• Winds: North winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 10 percent.
• Hazards: Critical fire weather conditions that contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective from 10:00 AM CST on Saturday, February 21, until 9:00 PM CST on Saturday, February 21.