Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Thursday
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and strong winds, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 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 ... 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