Alice, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY FOR
STRONG NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY WINDS, CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
AND DRY FUELS, FOR ALL OF SOUTH TEXAS...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red
Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in
effect from 9 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad,
Victoria, Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland
Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio,
Inland Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San
Patricio, Aransas Islands, Coastal Refugio, Coastal Calhoun,
Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands.

* TIMING...Sunday morning through Sunday evening, in the wake of
a strong cold front.

* WINDS...North to Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 78.

* 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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