Red Flag Warning issued March 19 at 2:25AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

…ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR
WEDNESDAY…

.Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across
portions of Southeast Texas. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph alongside relative humidity values in the
teens on Wednesday will lead to elevated to critical fire weather
conditions.

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Red Flag Warning for elevated winds and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS…Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…Up to 83.

* IMPACTS…Any wildfires that start could rapidly increase in
size and intensity, and move quickly.

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