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City of Sweetwater, TX
Tuesday March 18th, 2025 :: 01:41 p.m. CDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 01:00PM Wednesday

* AFFECTED AREA...Big Country north of I-20.

* TIMING...Until 1 PM CDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...SouthWest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph shifting to the northwest on Wednesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. Humidity values will remain low overnight, but will begin to climb above 20% Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FISHER ... HASKELL ... THROCKMORTON ... JONES ... SHACKELFORD

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 Sweetwater, TX
900 E Broadway Ave
Sweetwater, TX 79556

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-235-4304

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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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