Fire Weather Watch issued March 13 at 2:58PM CDT until March 15 at 9:00 PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Alert: …Elevated to Critical Fire Danger Expected Friday and
Saturday…
.Due to the influx of drier air and windy conditions coming up
for Friday and Saturday, fire weather conditions are expected
to range from elevated to critical across portions of Southeast
Texas. Southwest winds around 15 to 20 mph alongside relative
humidity values in the 20 to 25 percent range on Friday will
lead to critical fire weather conditions across the Brazos
Valley and the Piney Woods. More widespread low relative
humidity values in the teens and 20s is expected on Saturday
alongside gusty westerly winds. This creates a more widespread
critical fire weather threat.
* WINDS…West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 19 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Up to 80.
* IMPACTS…Any wildfires that start could rapidly increase in
size and intensity, and move quickly.
Instructions: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
