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FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
1120 AM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA: Along and east of Interstate 35 corridor. 

* TIMING: From 1 PM Friday until 7 PM Friday. 

* WIND: North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 25-35 percent.

* FUEL DRYNESS AND FIRE DANGER: Normal moisture level, however,
  fire danger rating range from high to extreme due to lack of
  rainfall within the past 10 days.

For additional forecast details please see the Fire Weather
Planning Forecast on our website. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

Affected residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all
outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. 

Avoid the use of welding or grinding equipment near grass and dry
brush. In addition, avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass and
weeds that could be ignited. 

Do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Report wildfires
quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.

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