Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi, TX
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi, TX
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392 FNUS64 KCRP 120500 RFDCRP TXZ240>243-342-343-130000- FIRE DANGER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CORPUS CHRISTI TX 1200 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED... * AFFECTED AREA: Duval, Jim Wells, Nueces, and Kleberg Counties (except the barrier islands). * TIMING: From Noon Through 7 PM CDT Tonight. * WIND: North at 20 to 25 mph, gusting up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 15% inland and 20 to 30% closer to the coast. For additional forecast details please see the Fire Weather Planning Forecast on our website. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Affected residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Avoid the use of welding or grinding equipment near grass and dry brush. In addition, avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass and weeds that could be ignited. Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. $$