Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi, TX

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
201 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY...

TXZ229>231-239>243-342-343-442-443-100315-
/O.UPG.KCRP.FW.A.0006.240410T1500Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.FW.W.0007.240410T1600Z-240411T0000Z/
La Salle-McMullen-Live Oak-Webb-Duval-Jim Wells-Inland Kleberg-
Inland Nueces-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-Kleberg Islands-
Nueces Islands-
201 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY
FOR WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR THE BRUSH COUNTRY AND WESTERN COASTAL PLAINS.

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red
Flag Warning for the brush country and western coastal plains,
which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Webb, Duval, Jim
  Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal
  Nueces, Kleberg Islands and Nueces Islands.

* TIMING...11 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 84.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ244-344-100315-
/O.NEW.KCRP.FW.W.0007.240410T1600Z-240411T0000Z/
Inland San Patricio-Coastal San Patricio-
201 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY
FOR FOR STRONG WINDS AND CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUSTANG
ISLAND...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red
Flag Warning for Mustang Island which is in effect from 11 AM to
7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Inland San Patricio and Coastal San Patricio.

* TIMING...11 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 32 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 81.

* 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.

&&

$$


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