WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 6, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
349 AM CDT Sat Aug 6 2022
...CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR WILDFIRES TODAY...
A continuation of little to no rainfall across Deep South Texas
and the Rio Grande Valley for the past several months has
produced widespread Moderate to Severe Drought conditions with
abundant very dry to dead grasses and brush across a majority of
the region. Additionally, breezy winds and lowered relative
humidity percentages will occur today, especially this afternoon.
These factors will combine to create conditions favorable for
wildfires.
Outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires today
are discouraged. These activities include burning trash, using
welding or grinding equipment near dry grass, brush, and weeds,
and driving or parking vehicles offroad in dead vegetation. Do not
throw cigarette butts on the ground and do not allow safety chains
to drag on roads if you are towing a trailer.
Finally, be sure to report wildfires quickly to your local fire
department or law enforcement office.
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