Alice, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES AND
CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL PLAINS AND BRUSH
COUNTRY...

* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Webb, Duval
and Jim Wells.

* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning until 10 PM this evening.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.

* 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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