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            No current Red Flag Warning in the Austin/San Antonio County Warning Area.

Fire Danger Statement Status

                        
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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
143 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024

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

* AFFECTED AREA: All of South-Central Texas.

* TIMING: From 10 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT.

* WIND: Northeast at 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 mph in the
  morning...decreasing to around 10 mph late in the day.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 17 to 27 percent.

* FUEL DRYNESS: Dry to Critically Dry.

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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