San Antonio, TX – The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings across nearly all of Central, South, and West Texas for Tuesday, November 11, as a combination of gusty southerly winds, dry air, and critically low humidity levels are expected to create extreme fire danger.
The warnings, in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST, cover a broad area including the Brazos Valley, Hill Country, South Central Texas, Brush Country, and West Central Plains, with affected cities such as Austin, San Antonio, College Station, Laredo, and San Angelo.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Houston/Galveston, Austin/San Antonio, San Angelo, and Corpus Christi, winds will range from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, while relative humidity will dip to 15–25% across much of the state.
“Any fire that develops will likely spread rapidly,” the NWS cautioned in its statement. “Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, and residents should obey all local burn bans.”
Fuel moisture across much of Texas remains critically low, with grass and brush conditions in the lowest 10th percentile. Even small sparks from outdoor machinery, welding, or discarded cigarettes could ignite fast-moving fires.
Residents are urged to delay outdoor burning, secure equipment that may spark, and report any smoke or fire sightings immediately to local authorities.
For ongoing updates and safety guidance, visit weather.gov or check your local National Weather Service office page.
