Haskell, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS...

The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fisher, Nolan, Sterling, Coke, Runnels, Irion,
Tom Green, Concho, Crockett, Schleicher, Sutton, Haskell,
Throckmorton, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor, Callahan and Coleman
counties.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling to around 6 to 18 percent Sunday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will occur shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low humidity and dry fuels will contribute to
extreme fire behavior.

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...All Time Record March Heat This Weekend...

Temperatures will soar across West Central Texas this weekend,
with readings climbing well into the 90s and may even exceed the
100 degree mark. In addition to the daily records which will
almost certainly be shattered, the all time high temperature for
the month of March may well be broken. If Abilene or San Angelo hit
the 100 degree mark, this would also mark the earliest 100 degree
day recorded at either location.

Normal highs for this time of year are in the lower 70s, so
temperatures this weekend will be approaching 30 degrees above
normal. Although most people get acclimated to the 100 degree heat
across West Central Texas by the summer months, this heat this
early in the year may be a bigger concern. Pets, livestock, and
people may not have enough time to adjust to the heat. Remember
to drink plenty of water and provide extra water to livestock and
pets that spend time outdoors.