Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire area. Hazardous fire weather conditions will come together starting this morning due to relative humidity values between 10-20%, sustained winds upwards of 45 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph, and very dry fuels. Fuels will continue to dry out through Friday afternoon with above-average warmth as highs climb into the upper 70s and 80s. It will result in a critical fire weather threat across our entire region. Expect areas of blowing dust and reduced visibility.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional en Fort Worth ha emitido una advertencia de bandera roja para toda el área. Las condiciones climáticas peligrosas de incendios se unirán a partir de esta mañana debido a valores de humedad relativa entre 10 y 20%, vientos sostenidos de más de 45 mph con ráfagas de hasta 65 mph y combustibles muy secos. Los combustibles continuarán secándose hasta el viernes por la tarde con un calor superior al promedio a medida que las máximas suben a los 70 y 80 grados. Resultará en una amenaza crítica de incendios en toda nuestra región. Espere áreas de polvo y visibilidad reducida.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
ALL OF NORTH AND CENTRAL TEXAS...

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for very strong winds gusts up to 65 mph and very low
relative humidity values, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM
CDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...All of North and Central Texas.

* TIMING...Late Friday morning into Friday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...75 to 87 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Rapid spread of wildfires is possible due to very
  strong southwesterly winds and low relative humidity values.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute
to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding
today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wild fires
to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.

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