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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
600 AM CST Fri Jan 2 2026

...ELEVATED TO NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* AFFECTED AREA: All of South Central Texas.

* TIMING: From 10 AM CST until 6 PM CST Today.

* WIND: West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 to 30 percent.

* FUEL DRYNESS: Dry with fire danger levels between high to very
  high.


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.

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