Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
881 FNUS64 KEWX 160643 RFDEWX TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-170000- FIRE DANGER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX 143 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 ...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED... * AFFECTED AREA: All of South-Central Texas. * TIMING: From 10 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT. * WIND: Northeast at 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 mph in the morning...decreasing to around 10 mph late in the day. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 17 to 27 percent. * FUEL DRYNESS: Dry to Critically Dry. For additional forecast details please see the Fire Weather Planning Forecast on our website. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Affected residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Avoid the use of welding or grinding equipment near grass and dry brush. In addition, avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass and weeds that could be ignited. Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. $$