Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of West Central Texas, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts near 20 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...17 to 22 percent.
* FUELS...Critically dry.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Any outdoor activity that could produce flames or sparks is discouraged.
* AFFECTED AREAS: RUNNELS ... CONCHO ... HASKELL ... THROCKMORTON ... JONES ... SHACKELFORD ... TAYLOR ... CALLAHAN ... COLEMAN ... BROWN ... MCCULLOCH ... SAN SABA ... MENARD ... MASON
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