Active AlertsSanta Elena, TX

Fire Weather Watch

Issued at Sat 2:43 PM Feb. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description


Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Possible Across Inland Deep South Texas On Sunday: .A cold front arrives with dry air and gusty northerly winds into this evening. Dry air will be in place on Sunday, and winds may still be gusty, warranting possible Fire Danger Statements and/or Red Flag Warnings.
Affected Area: Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy, Starr, Southern Hidalgo, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron and Northern Hidalgo.
Timing: From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Winds: Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity: As low as 11 percent.
Temperatures: 70-73.
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Recommended Action

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

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