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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX

200 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024



...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...



* AFFECTED AREA: Val Verde, Edwards, and Kinney Counties. 



* TIMING: From 2 PM until 10 PM. 



* WIND: West to northwest winds from 15 to 20 mph with gusts as

  high as 35 mph.

 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 7 to 12 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.



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