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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1239 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY...

.Breezy north winds and dry air behind a Pacific front will bring
critical fire weather conditions during Saturday across much of
South Central Texas.

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1239 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST
OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Most of South Central Texas.

* TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* 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.

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Fire Danger Statement Status

                        
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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1200 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* AFFECTED AREA: Along and east of the I-35 Corridor.

* TIMING: From 9 AM CST until 4 PM CST.

* WIND: North to northeast at 10 to 20 with gusts to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 15-24 percent.

* FIRE DANGER: High to very high.

For additional forecast details please see the Fire Weather
Planning Forecast on our website.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Affected residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all
outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires.

Avoid the use of welding or grinding equipment near grass and dry
brush. In addition, avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass and
weeds that could be ignited.

Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Report wildfires
quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.

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