Weather Alert in Texas
Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 2:10PM CST until March 6 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Gaines; Andrews; Loving; Reeves County Plains
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST/7 PM MST TODAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * RFTI...3 to 4 or near critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
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 will increase potential for fire growth.
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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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