Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 2 at 3:51AM CDT until April 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2025 - 1:51am
Expires:
April 2, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT
WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15
PERCENT, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR VAN HORN, MARFA PLATEAU,
PRESIDIO VALLEY, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND THE BIG BEND REGION...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Higher
in the mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* RFTI...5 to 7 or critical to extreme.
* IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. Fires
can start from the smallest of flames or sparks and are highly
discouraged. Observe local burn bans.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...75th+ percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Instruction:
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 increase
potential for fire growth.
Area Description:
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains; Central Brewster County; Chisos Basin; Presidio Valley; Lower Brewster County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX