Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

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Red Flag Warning Status

            No current Red Flag Warning in the Austin/San Antonio County Warning Area.

Fire Danger Statement Status

                        
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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1153 PM CST Fri Jan 9 2026

...ELEVATED TO NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* AFFECTED AREA: All of South Central Texas.

* TIMING: From Noon until 7 PM CST Saturday.

* WIND: North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Near 20 percent to 35 percent.

* FUEL DRYNESS: Dry with mainly moderate fire danger. A few
  pockets of high fire danger will be possible.


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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