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WWUS84 KCRP 100249

RFWCRP



URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX

949 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY...



TXZ229>231-239>244-342>344-442-443-101800-

/O.CON.KCRP.FW.W.0007.240410T1600Z-240411T0000Z/

La Salle-McMullen-Live Oak-Webb-Duval-Jim Wells-Inland Kleberg-

Inland Nueces-Inland San Patricio-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-

Coastal San Patricio-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-

949 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024



...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY

FOR STRONG WINDS AND CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE 

BRUSH COUNTRY AND WESTERN COASTAL PLAINS...



* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Webb, Duval, Jim 

  Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, 

  Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Kleberg 

  Islands and Nueces Islands.



* TIMING...11 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday



* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.



* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.



* TEMPERATURES...Up to 84.



* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 

  Outdoor burning is not recommended



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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