Red Flag Warning until 06:00PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong west/southwest winds and low relative humidity values, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 35...gusts to near 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to 10 to 20 percent.
* FUELS...Dry
* IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly. Any outdoor activity that could result in flames or sparks is discouraged.
* AFFECTED AREAS: FISHER ... NOLAN ... STERLING ... COKE ... RUNNELS ... IRION ... TOM GREEN ... CONCHO ... CROCKETT ... SCHLEICHER ... SUTTON ... HASKELL ... JONES ... TAYLOR ... MENARD ... KIMBLE
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
City of Ballinger, Texas Emergency Alert System
700 Railroad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-365-3511
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP COBTX followed by your message, to 888777
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