Widespread Texas Red Flag Warning: Extreme Fire Danger as 40 MPH Winds and 12% Humidity Create Explosive Conditions
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for nearly all of South and Central Texas as strong winds, dry air, and low humidity combine to create critical wildfire danger across the region Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Officials warn that any fire ignited today could spread rapidly and become uncontrollable under the extreme conditions.
Critical Fire Weather Threat Across South and Central Texas
According to NWS offices in Austin/San Antonio, Houston/Galveston, Corpus Christi, and Brownsville, the Red Flag Warnings are in effect through 7 p.m. CDT Wednesday. The alert covers a broad area from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast, including Bandera, Bexar, Medina, Guadalupe, Wharton, Victoria, and Hidalgo counties, along with the Coastal Plains, Rio Grande Valley, and Gulf barrier islands. Forecasters report northwest winds of 15–30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, paired with relative humidity levels as low as 12–15%.
Officials Urge Texans to Avoid Any Outdoor Burning
Meteorologists and emergency officials are urging Texans to take immediate precautions to reduce fire risk. The dry post-frontal air mass left behind by Tuesday’s cold front has stripped the atmosphere of moisture, making vegetation highly flammable. Residents are strongly advised to avoid all outdoor burning, secure trailer chains, and refrain from using machinery or vehicles that may produce sparks. The National Weather Service warns that fires may move quickly and unpredictably, especially during the peak afternoon hours.
Rare Statewide Fire Weather Event
While temperatures are expected to remain mild in the 70s, the combination of gusty winds, low humidity, and dry ground fuels has created one of the most dangerous statewide fire weather patterns of the season. Firefighters across multiple Texas counties are on alert, and local burn bans remain in effect. Officials emphasize that even small sparks could ignite fast-moving wildfires, threatening rural communities and farmland.
Residents are urged to stay informed, follow local emergency alerts, and report any signs of wildfire immediately to authorities.
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