Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

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Red Flag Warning Status

                        
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1256 AM CDT Wed Oct 29 2025

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY...

.A strong cold front moved through Tuesday afternoon, resulting
in breezy to windy conditions and low relative humidities.
Conditions will be favorable for critical fire danger across areas
along and south of Interstate 10, along US Highway 57, and the
Coastal Plains from mid-morning through late this afternoon.

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1256 AM CDT Wed Oct 29 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
AREAS ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 10, ALONG US HIGHWAY 57, AND
COASTAL PLAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Along and south of I-10, along Hwy 57, and the
  Coastal Plains.

* TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could rapidly increase in
  size and intensity, move quickly, and be very difficult to
  control.

* SEVERITY...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Fire Danger Statement Status

                        
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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
741 AM CDT Sat Nov 1 2025

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

* AFFECTED AREA: Along the Rio Grande, including Kinney, Maverick,
  and Val Verde counties.

* TIMING: From 10 AM until 6 PM CDT today.

* WIND: North-northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 percent.

* FUEL DRYNESS: 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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