Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 1:50AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 11:50pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Sunday Night into Monday...
A strong cold will push through Sunday night ushering in drier
and colder air. Relative humidity values Monday are expected to
drop into the 10-20% range with strong winds around 20-30 mph.
* AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad,
Victoria, Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, Inland Kleberg, Inland
Nueces, Inland San Patricio, Coastal Aransas, Inland Refugio,
Inland Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San
Patricio, Coastal Refugio and Coastal Calhoun.
* TIMING...From 10 PM Sunday to 7 PM Monday evening
* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 66.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended
Instruction:
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. Residents are urged to
exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could
inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the
nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
Area Description:
La Salle; McMullen; Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Victoria; Webb; Duval; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Coastal Aransas; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun; Coastal Kleberg; Coastal Nueces; Coastal San Patricio; Coastal Refugio; Coastal Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov