Red flag warning, fire weather watch issued for Corpus Christi during burn ban
Strong wind gusts and low humidity could be conducive to wildfires on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service of Corpus Christi said.
Red Flag Warning Issued for 10 States amid 'Extremely Critical' Fire Threat
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued Red Flag Warnings for ten states across the Midwest and South on Friday, with meteorologists warning that any fires started could spread rapidly. Red Flag Warnings are issued when conditions suit wildfire ignition and rapid spread.
Red flag warning issued for South Texas Saturday, wildfires could spread quickly
The warning will be in effect from noon through 8 p.m. Saturday because of gusty winds, especially dry air and parched vegetation in the area.
What's the difference between a red flag warning and a fire warning?
A red flag warning is different than a fire warning. A red flag warning means conditions exist that could lead to a wildfire. A fire warning is issued when there is an active fire spreading that is threatening life and property.
‘Dangerous’ fire weather conditions in store for Fort Worth. What to know about red flag warning
“Exceptionally dangerous” fire weather conditions will develop over North Texas on Friday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag Warning is an indication that conditions are such that, if a fire were to start, it would spread quickly. The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when conditions are especially dangerous for wildfire growth. Each region has different criteria for triggering a Red Flag Warning.
Red Flag Warning As Texas Faces 'Historic' Fire Conditions
Strong wind gusts and low humidity could create a "potentially historic" fire situation in Texas, meteorologists are warning.
Austin weather: Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning for Tuesday, March 4
A Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for South Central Texas due to critical to extreme fire danger, says the National Weather Service.
What is a red flag warning? Here's what to know about the severe weather term
The North Texas region is under critical or extreme fire threats on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. As a result of those very high winds, and also extremely low relative humidity, a red flag warning is in place for most of North Texas from 11 a.
High wind and red flag warnings issued for North Texas
A high wind warning and red flag warning are in place for most of North Texas. Frequent wind gusts of 50-55 mph, with isolated gusts up to 60-65 mph, are expected, posing risks for high-profile vehicles and increasing the extreme fire threat due to low humidity.
What does a red flag warning mean? What to know as alert issued in Chicago area
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Chicago area Friday, with wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour in the forecast. The warning comes as wind advisories and high wind watches were also been issued across the Chicago area both Friday and Saturday.
WEATHER IMPACT ALERT: Red Flag Warning issued for San Antonio as windy, dry conditions heighten fire risk
According to the National Weather Service, a lack of rain over the last couple of years has led to extreme drought. Dry ...
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South Texas has a red flag warning for extreme fire weather. What do all those terms mean?
When critical fire weather is in the forecast for Texas, the National Weather Service ... This is the time to plan for possible evacuations. A red flag warning is issued when forecasters have ...
Wildfires erupt in Texas: Why the risk of blazes is so high there
Wildfires erupted in Texas on Tuesday afternoon in San Patricio County, and in Buda, a town just south of Austin. Strong ...
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Cold front brings weekend Fire Weather Watch for Wilson County, South Central Texas
A forecast of breezy and dry weather behind a cold front this weekend has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a ...