Hatchel, TX Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 246 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of west central Texas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Critical or near critical fire weather conditions will affect the entire area this afternoon and evening due to low relative humidity values, gusty southwest winds, very hot temperatures, and very high to extreme fire danger. In addition, isolated thunderstorms are possible generally east of a Haskell to Ballinger line, which could produce gusty and erratic winds. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM through 9 PM for areas generally north of an Ozona to Coleman line, while a Fire Danger Statement is in effect for the rest of the area for the same time period. Extremely hot temperatures are expected across much of the area today, and an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for areas generally north of a Barnhart to Eden to Coleman line. A Heat Advisory is in effect for areas along and north of an Ozona to Menard to Brady line. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Record or near record heat will continue through Friday. Heat Advisories may be necessary. Critical or near critical fire weather conditions are possible for areas generally west of a Throckmorton to Sonora line on Friday due to low relative humidity values, gusty south to southwest winds, near record temperatures, and very high to extreme fire danger. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

Issue Date: 406 AM CDT Thu May 19 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES OF 5 TO 15 PERCENT, SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 20 MPH, GUSTING TO AROUND 30 MPH, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS GENERALLY NORTH OF AN OZONA TO COLEMAN LINE... * WINDS...South to Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * FUELS...Critically to Extremely dry. * IMPACTS...Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will occur shortly. A combination of strong winds, low humidity and dry fuels will contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&