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.

Rapid Spread of Wildfire Possible Through This Afternoon... .A strong cold front this morning will bring a surge of very dry air and strong northwesterly winds through the afternoon. Winds are expected to diminish this evening. ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE COMBINATION OF LOW HUMIDITY, STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS, AND DRYING FUELS, FOR ALL OF DEEP SOUTH TEXAS EXCEPT THE BARRIER ISLAND... * AFFECTED AREA...All of Deep South Texas Except the Barrier Island. * TIMING...6 AM this morning through 4 PM this afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 67. * LIGHTNING...None. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread of wildfire on drying grasses and brush is possible Friday.