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City of Aurora Texas
Tuesday January 17th, 2023 :: 11:46 p.m. CST

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for very dry, warm, and windy conditions which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Areas along and west of a line from Bowie to Granbury to Gatesville

* TIMING...Noon through 8 PM Wednesday

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Between 15 and 18 percent

* TEMPERATURES...Mid 60s to lower 70s

* IMPACTS...Any wildfires that develop could be difficult to control and will likely spread rapidly.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MONTAGUE ... WISE ... PARKER ... HOOD ... SOMERVELL ... BOSQUE ... CORYELL

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical to extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wild fires to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.

Address/Location
City of Aurora Texas
P.O. Box 589
Rhome, TX 76078

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 817-636-2783

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Red Flag Warning

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