Austin Weather: Fire Weather Watch Set for Tuesday, March 4th

Austin, Texas – – A fire weather clock will be in force on Tuesday due to the very high to extreme fire risk, says the national weather service.

The clock will be in force from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST on March 4.

The NWS says that a clock means that critical fire weather conditions are possible, but is not imminent or occur.

Timetable:

The NWS says that on Tuesday morning (March 4) a strong storm system and a Pacific cold front in the south -central texas will move.

Strong winds and very dry air will spread across the region behind the front and continue over the evening. However, the winds decrease and the humidity recovers after sunset and gradually reduces the fire threat, says the NWS.

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According to the NWS, the winds are expected to be between 25 and 35 miles per hour with gusts of up to 50 miles per hour. It is predicted that the temperatures in the upper 70s and up to 85 are, with the relative humidity of only five to 20 percent.

The NWS also warns that all forest fires that start can gain weight and intensity quickly and move quickly.

Which counties will be under the clock?

What we know:

The Following Central Texas Counties are included in the Watch: Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Blanco, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, DE WITT, DIMMIT, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kinney, Llano, Maverick, Medina, Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, Wilson and Zavala.

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Local perspective:

Several counties contained in the clock currently have in force, such as the map of Texas A & M Forest Service:

• Atacosa County
• Bandera County
• Bexar County
• Blanco County
• Dimmit County
• Edwards County
• Frio County
• Karnes County
• Kerr County
• Llano County
• Medina County
• Real county
• Uvalde County
• Val Verde County
• Wilson County

What you can do:

A fire weather clock means that critical fire weather conditions should occur.

At that time, the NWS advises the central texans to listen to later forecasts and possible warnings for red flags, as well as:

• Avoid open flames or spark
• Keep vehicles from dry grass
• Throw down cigarettes properly

The Texas A&M Forest Service says that people and their activities cause more than 90 percent of all forest fires in Texas, with the largest number caused by the burning of uncomfortable debris. Further causes of forest fires are sparks of sweat and sanding devices, carelessly rejected smoke materials, delivery systems and arson of vehicles.

The forest service has more advice and tips to prevent and protect yourself and your home from a risk of running fire.

What's next:

According to the NWS, the clock could be upgraded to the red flag on Tuesday.

Red flag warnings are issued if the fire conditions will take place or are expected shortly.

Weather forecast forecast.