Considering how bad our drought is, any type of weather pattern that brings strong winds and dry air will be conducive for fire weather.
SAN ANTONIO — A Red Flag Warning has been issued for a huge part of Texas Tuesday afternoon. This includes San Antonio and the Hill Country.
Wind gusts will go over 40 MPH Tuesday. With dry air, low humidity and strong winds, this will create a favorable environment for fire weather.
While this Red Flag Warning is only for Tuesday so far, this will likely be a trend going forward.
Rainfall during the winter was lower than expected.
Considering how bad our drought is, any type of weather pattern that brings strong winds and dry air will be conducive for fire weather.
According to the National Weather Service, a lack of rain over the last couple of years has led to extreme drought.
Dry vegetation creates a tinder box for wildfires.
Embers jump quickly with strong winds and with extreme drought, it doesn’t take much for a wildfire to spread.
Avoid outdoor burning, put out unattended fires, stay up to date on burn bans and daily forecasts.
Avoid driving over tall grass. These are all things to remember as we head into a warm time of year and winds pick up in the spring season.