...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR FOR STRONG NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY WINDS, CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR ALL OF SOUTH TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Victoria, Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio, Inland Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Aransas Islands, Coastal Refugio, Coastal Calhoun, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands. * TIMING...Sunday morning through Sunday evening, in the wake of a strong cold front. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 77. * 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. &&
