Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 2 at 1:55PM CDT until April 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2025 - 11:55am
Expires:
April 2, 2025 - 8:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 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...
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Higher
in the mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* RFTI...4 to 6 or near critical to critical.
* 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)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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