Gößerwinde called for the red flag for extreme fire risk in central texas.

Austin, Texas – Gusty Winde, who swept in central texas, prompted the officials with the national weather service to enact a red flag warning for extreme risk of fire, which is to expire later tonight.

The judge of Travis County, Andy Brown, signed the seriousness of the situation by signing a disaster declaration last night that contains a fire ban for all areas of Travis County.

Brown emphasized the importance of compliance with guidelines.

“It is incredibly important for our district and for neighboring counties that we will follow these guidelines,” he said.

He asked the residents, especially in rural areas, to stay in contact with their emergency services.

Laura Stevens, a spokeswoman for Texas A&M Forest Service, explained the critical conditions that contribute to the increased risk of fire.

“We see dry vegetation. We also see very low relative humidity and then warm temperatures,” she said.

Despite the recent precipitation, Stevens noticed: “It is windy. It will dry much faster because this moisture is evaporated.”

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The dry conditions and the gusty winds mean that according to Brown is not a targeted burn.

“Because today we want to get through without any fire because even a small fire could turn into a much larger fire in the face of these winds,” he said.

Stevens advised the Texans to remain vigilant and prepared.

“The best thing everyone can do in Texas is to be prepared and conscious,” said Stevens.

She recommended two planned escape routes in the event of evacuation orders from local officials. She also says that it is important that your emergency kit has enough food, water and supply to last 72 hours.

Stevens also says that it is important that more than the telephone number of a person is memorized in an emergency.

Since the weather remains unpredictable, Stevens could not confirm whether more red flag warnings are expected in spring and summer, and noticed that “the weather changes dynamically and constantly”.

The residents are encouraged to stay up to date through news updates and communication with emergency services.