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Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Corpus Christi, TX
NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this red flag warning at Mar 24, 2021, 2:46 AM CDT for 6 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 24, 2021, 2:46 AM CDT (07:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 25, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Corpus Christi, TX
Counties Duval County, TX, Jim Wells County, TX, Kleberg County, TX, Nueces County, TX, San Patricio County, TX, Webb County, TX
The radar
The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 75 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 61 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -280 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1862 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 66 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -108 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -47 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.3
The text
As transmitted.
061 WWUS84 KCRP 240746 RFWCRP URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 246 AM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WARNING THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... .Very dry air and moderate to strong northwesterly winds will develop behind a cold front Thursday morning. These winds, combined with very low relative humidity and dry fuels, will result in critical fire weather conditions for portions of South Texas, beginning mid Thursday morning and continuing through late Thursday afternoon. TXZ239>243-342-343-250000- /O.UPG.KCRP.FW.A.0002.210325T1500Z-210325T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KCRP.FW.W.0002.210325T1400Z-210325T2200Z/ Webb-Duval-Jim Wells-Inland Kleberg-Inland Nueces-Coastal Kleberg- Coastal Nueces- 246 AM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 5 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Webb...Duval...Jim Wells...Inland Kleberg...Inland Nueces...Coastal Kleberg...Coastal Nueces. * TIMING...9 AM to 5 PM Thursday. * WIND...Northwest around 20 mph with frequent gusts to 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Falling to 15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. && $$ TC
3 follow-up statements
261 WWUS84 KCRP 242048 RFWCRP URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 348 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WARNING THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... .Very dry air and moderate to strong northwesterly winds will develop behind a cold front Thursday morning. These winds, combined with very low relative humidity and dry fuels, will result in critical fire weather conditions for portions of South Texas, beginning mid Thursday morning and continuing through late Thursday afternoon. TXZ239>243-342-343-250600- /O.CON.KCRP.FW.W.0002.210325T1400Z-210325T2200Z/ Webb-Duval-Jim Wells-Inland Kleberg-Inland Nueces-Coastal Kleberg- Coastal Nueces- 348 PM CDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Webb...Duval...Jim Wells...Inland Kleberg... Inland Nueces...Coastal Kleberg...Coastal Nueces. * TIMING...9 AM to 5 PM Thursday. * WIND...Northwest around 20 mph with frequent gusts to 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Falling to 15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. && $$ ANM
242 WWUS84 KCRP 250533 RFWCRP URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 1233 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WARNING THURSDAY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... .Very dry air and moderate to strong northwesterly winds will develop behind a cold front this morning. These winds, combined with very low relative humidity and dry fuels, will result in critical fire weather conditions for portions of South Texas, beginning mid morning and continuing through the late afternoon hours. TXZ239>243-342-343-251800- /O.CON.KCRP.FW.W.0002.210325T1400Z-210325T2200Z/ Webb-Duval-Jim Wells-Inland Kleberg-Inland Nueces-Coastal Kleberg- Coastal Nueces- 1233 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Webb...Duval...Jim Wells...Inland Kleberg... Inland Nueces...Coastal Kleberg...Coastal Nueces. * TIMING...9 AM to 5 PM Thursday. * WIND...Northwest around 20 mph with frequent gusts to 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Falling to 15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. && $$ TC
040 WWUS84 KCRP 250825 RFWCRP URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 325 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... .Very dry air and strong northwesterly winds will develop behind a cold front this morning. These winds, combined with very low relative humidity and dry fuels, will result in critical fire weather conditions for portions of South Texas through late this afternoon. TXZ244-344-252200- /O.EXB.KCRP.FW.W.0002.210325T1200Z-210325T2200Z/ Inland San Patricio-Coastal San Patricio- 325 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Inland San Patricio...Coastal San Patricio. * TIMING...7 AM to 5 PM Thursday. * WIND...Northwest around 20 mph with frequent gusts to 30 to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...Falling to 15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. && $$ TXZ239>243-342-343-252200- /O.EXT.KCRP.FW.W.0002.210325T1200Z-210325T2200Z/ Webb-Duval-Jim Wells-Inland Kleberg-Inland Nueces-Coastal Kleberg- Coastal Nueces- 325 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Webb...Duval...Jim Wells...Inland Kleberg... Inland Nueces...Coastal Kleberg...Coastal Nueces. * TIMING...7 AM to 5 PM Thursday. * WIND...Northwest around 20 mph with frequent gusts to 30 to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...Falling to 15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. && $$ TC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 1:29 AM CDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | CRP | 8 hr | |
| Mar 24, 9:57 AM CDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | CRP | 2 hr | |
| Mar 24, 4:37 PM CDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | CRP | 14 hr | |
| Mar 24, 5:07 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CRP | Aransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces | 8 hr |
| Mar 24, 6:41 PM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | CRP | Aransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio | 11 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.