The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio is warning residents about near critical fire weather expected on Tuesday.
The NWS issued the alert on Monday. The fire danger statement runs from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday along and west of I-35.
According to the alert, a breezy southerly wind (gusts of 10-20 mph), low relative humidity (12-20%), and dry to critically dry fuels will all combine to cause the near critical fire weather conditions.
Residents should avoid outdoor burning, keep vehicles off of dry grass, and properly dispose of all cigarettes.
Well-below average temperatures can be expected Tuesday morning with a brief freeze in parts of the Hill Country and adjacent areas of the I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains.
Another warming trend begins with a near normal day Wednesday and ends up with well-above normal temperatures Friday and into the weekend. There is no rain expected next week.
Anyone interested in learning about how to stay informed and prepared for severe weather can take a Severe Weather and Flood Training on Saturday.
Attendees will learn about the dangers of flooding, tornadoes, hail, and lightning, how to spot these hazards, and how to report them to the NWS.
The classes are made possible through collaboration by the NWS, the City of New Braunfels, and Comal County. Visit weather.gov/ewx/training to learn more details.
Severe Weather and Flood Training
Saturday, March 21; 9 a.m.-noon
Comal County Emergency Operations Center
1345 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, TX