| FIRE DANGER STATEMENT – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX 153 AM CDT Tue Oct 15 2024 …NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED… * AFFECTED AREA: All of South-Central Texas. * TIMING: From Noon until 8 PM. * WIND: South at 5 to 12 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY:As low as 11-23 percent. * FUEL DRYNESS: Dry to Critically Dry. For additional forecast details please see the Fire Weather Planning Forecast on our website. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Affected residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Avoid the use of welding or grinding equipment near grass and dry brush. In addition, avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass and weeds that could be ignited. Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. |