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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX

730 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...



* AFFECTED AREA: Portions of the Rio Grande Plains and southern

  Edwards Plateau.



* TIMING: From Noon until 8 PM CDT this evening. 



* WIND: Southerly at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. 



* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 10-20 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.



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