Weather Alert in Texas
Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 12:48PM CST until February 21 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX
AREAS AFFECTED: La Salle; McMullen; Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Webb; Duval; Jim Wells
DESCRIPTION: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY... .Significantly drier air is expected to move into the region in the wake of the cold front. This will lead to low to very low relative humidity values along with moderate to strong winds with Energy Release Component values in the 50th-89th percentile. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning for Brush Country and northern Coastal Plains, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CST Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Webb, Duval and Jim Wells. * TIMING... * WINDS...North 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83. * 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.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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