AREAS AFFECTED : BURLESON; BRAZOS; WASHINGTON; GRIMES
...Elevated to Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today
and Saturday...
.Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across
portions of Southeast Texas. Southwest winds around 15 to 20 mph
alongside relative humidity values in the upper teens to middle
20s today will lead to critical fire weather conditions primarily
in the Brazos Valley, and extending northeastward towards the
Piney Woods. More widespread low relative humidity values in the
teens and 20s is expected on Saturday alongside gusty westerly
winds. This creates a more widespread critical fire weather
threat.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM
CDT SATURDAY FOR BRAZOS VALLEY|...
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect through 9 PM this evening.
The Fire Weather Watch that was previously in effect for Saturday
has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning and will be in effect from
noon until 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 87.
* IMPACTS...Any wildfires that start could rapidly increase in
size and intensity, and move quickly.