Red Flag Warning Issued for Deep South Texas: Critical Fire Weather Risk Through Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Deep South Texas as strong winds and low humidity create critical fire weather conditions through Monday evening.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Brownsville, 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 all of Deep South Texas, excluding the barrier islands. Specific areas include:
- Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, and Starr counties
- Inland and Coastal Kenedy
- Northern and Southern Hidalgo
- Inland and Coastal Willacy
- Inland and Coastal Cameron
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
A strong cold front arriving tonight is expected to bring significant hazards to the region:
- Winds: Northerly winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 45 to 55 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Values are expected to crash, dropping as low as 10 to 30 percent.
- Fuel Conditions: Fire concerns are heightened by abundant cured fuels and an ongoing D2 to D4 (Severe to Exceptional) Drought across the region.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately as of Sunday night and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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