Full Notification

* WINDS...South 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon and evening. On Friday, south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Dropping to 20-25 percent in the Big Country, and 18-22 percent across the rest of the area this afternoon. On Friday, dropping to 18-22 percent area wide in the afternoon.

* FUELS...Critically to Extremely dry.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Any outdoor activity that could produce flames or sparks is discouraged. A few thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening across the Big Country and northern Concho Valley. Additional hazards of lightning and locally strong downburst winds will accompany the storms.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Critical fire weather conditions will persist through 9 PM tonight, and will return from Noon to 9 PM on Friday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FISHER ... NOLAN ... STERLING ... COKE ... RUNNELS ... IRION ... TOM GREEN ... CONCHO ... CROCKETT ... SCHLEICHER ... SUTTON ... HASKELL ... THROCKMORTON ... JONES ... SHACKELFORD ... TAYLOR ... CALLAHAN ... COLEMAN ... BROWN ... MCCULLOCH ... SAN SABA ... MENARD ... KIMBLE ... 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.