URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
408 AM CDT Tue Aug 22 2023
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are expected across northern
portions of South Central Texas on Today...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS...
* WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly and
exhibit high resistance to control. Any outdoor activity that
could produce flames or sparks is discouraged.
CITY OF HORSESHOE BAY AND SURRONDING AREA:
Avoid outdoor burning and any other activity that could lead to a wildfire. Learn more about preparing homes for wildfire at
Firewise.
HSB BURN BAN STATUS: IN EFFECT - NO BURNING.
- Please take precaution when barbecuing and wet the ground around your pit
- Take extra care when mowing not to hit any rocks and spark a fire
- Please ensure your trailer chains are secured and not dragging on the pavement causing sparks
- PLEASE CONTACT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE SMOKE OR FIRE
