The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a red flag warning for counties in north and central parts of Texas as ongoing extreme weather...
A red flag warning is issued when extreme fire conditions are either occurring now or will shortly happen, the weather service said. Strong winds, low relative humidity and dry vegetation can lead to extreme fire.
Winds are expected to be about 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, the weather service said. Relative humidity will be as low as 14%, and temperatures will range from 103 to 112 degrees across central and north Texas, the weather service said. Outside burning and welding should be avoided during the warning, the weather service said, and lit cigarette butts should not be tossed outside., forcing evacuations of dozens of homes.
Monday was also the hottest day of the year in Dallas-Fort Worth, according to the weather service. The temperature at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport reached 109 degrees.In addition to checking with local burn bans, the weather service said residents should avoid:parking or driving over tall grass
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