Full Notification

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... .Strong winds and low RH values behind the cold front that moved through overnight have resulted in critical fire weather conditions over southern portions of the area. Wind speeds will weaken late this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREA...Webb...Duval...Jim Wells...Inland Kleberg... Inland Nueces...Inland San Patricio...Coastal Kleberg... Coastal Nueces...Coastal San Patricio.

* TIMING...Through 2PM this afternoon

* WIND...North-northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent inland, 20 to 30 percent near the coast.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: INLAND CALHOUN ... COASTAL REFUGIO ... COASTAL CALHOUN ... COASTAL ARANSAS ... KLEBERG ISLANDS ... INLAND REFUGIO ... ARANSAS ISLANDS ... CALHOUN ISLANDS ... NUECES ISLANDS

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.