Red Flag Warning In Effect For Victoria And Surrounding Areas

Written by Doug Tisdale

Thursday, 31 January 2008

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Victoria County, as well as Bee, Goliad, Aransas, Refugio and Calhoun Counties until 8:00pm tonight.  A strong cold front is pushing through this area this morning, causing strong northwest winds.  Those winds could reach 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts up to 45 miles per hour.  The humidity is expected to drop as well, which is what increases the fire threat even more.  Even a small grass fire can quickly spread and get out of control with the combination of these conditions.  The Red Flag Warning places strict restrictions on any outdoor burning.  Further updates will be posted on this website if necessary.