What is a red flag warning? Extreme fire risk for Texas Friday NBC 5 Dallas-Fort value

A red flag warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions take place or are about to take place. The weather conditions that lead to these warnings are very low air humidity levels, gusty winds and warm temperatures.

On Thursday morning from 7 a.m. there are no warnings for red flags for the DFW region, but there is a Fire weather watch in place.

The National Weather Service will probably update this on the basis of the forecast for North Texas.

Texas A&M Forest Service has an extreme fire risk for a large part of Texas.

On Friday you can expect between 50 and 60 miles per hour with a south/southwest wind gust.

A Strong wind clock is in force from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday. The effects of these winds could be dropped trees, power lines and some property damage. Secure loose objects in your garden. Power failures are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for top -class vehicles.

Dry conditions also contribute to the fire risk. There is no rain in the forecast. The vegetation is very dry and the air humidity is between 10-15%.

The big concern on Friday is that it has the potential to quickly become extreme when a fire begins.

The National Weather Service offers these steps that you can take to reduce the fire risk that ignites and guarantee your security:

Avoid burning outdoors

During the fire conditions with red flags, burning outdoors, including burning of brushes or garbage, should be avoided. Sparks or embers can easily ignite grass or leaves nearby, which leads to a running fire.

Dispose of cigarettes and matches properly

If you smoke, never throw cigarettes or matches outside of a moving vehicle because you can ignite dry grass on the side of the road and start a forest fire. Make sure that all smoke materials are completely deleted before you safely dispose of.

Avoid using machines that can create sparks

Under Conditions with red flags, make sure not to pull trailer chains that can lead to sparks. It is also best to avoid Lawnmowers or all outdoor machines that can create sparks and ignite fire.

Drive or park on dry grass

The drivers should avoid parking or driving in areas with a high, dry grass that can catch the vehicle's exhaust system to the fire.

Have an evacuation plan

The Texas A&M Forest Service also asks the Texans to have a plan if there is evacuation due to the risk of forest fire, including the identification of at least two evacuation routes and the storage of these in their navigation system or on their telephone.

The Texans should also put together a “go kit” that meets the needs of all family members and start with the five hp:

• People and pets – plan the whole family, including pets and cattle.
• Recipes – bring additional medication, glasses, hearing aids and medical devices with necessary batteries and power cables.
• Papers – Add copies of insurance information, phone numbers and other important documents.
• Personal needs -pack personal items such as clothing, food, water, toilet items, first -aid kit, cash, computer/tablets, telephones, chargers and sanitary supplies.
• Untributed objects – contain sentimental valuables such as pictures, heirlooms and irreplaceable memorabilia.

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