Weather Alert Details

Lampasas County

Red Flag Warning until FRI 9:00 PM CDT Issued March, 14 2025 at 1:59 PM - None expires March, 14 2025 at 9:00 PM - None ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL TEXAS ALONG AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 35... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL TEXAS ALONG AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 35.... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong wind gusts and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Central Texas. * TIMING...Late Friday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today. On Saturday, northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...80 to 87 degrees today. On Saturday, 70 to 76 degrees. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread of wildfires is possible due to very strong southwesterly winds and low relative humidity values. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wild fires to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. &&