WWUS84 KHGX 171801 RFWHGX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1201 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CST SATURDAY FOR GUSTY NORTH WINDS, DRY FUEL AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... TXZ176-195>198-210>212-226-227-235>237-335>337-436-437-180200- /O.CON.KHGX.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260118T0200Z/ Madison-Burleson-Brazos-Washington-Grimes-Colorado-Austin-Waller- Wharton-Fort Bend-Inland Jackson-Inland Matagorda-Inland Brazoria- Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-Coastal Brazoria- Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands- 1201 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, PRIMARILY NEAR AND WEST OF THE BRAZOS RIVER... * WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will be capable of spreading rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Obey all local burn restrictions and burn bans. 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 will create explosive fire growth potential. && $$