Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi, TX

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
228 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR LA SALLE AND
WEBB COUNTIES...

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La Salle-Webb-
228 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR LA SALLE AND WEBB
COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red
Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect
from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle and Webb.

* TIMING...From 12 PM to 8 PM Monday.

* WINDS...West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 85.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANM


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