🔥 Critical Fire Danger Alert 🔥
EASTLAND COUNTY, March 14, 2025 — Eastland County Sheriff Jason Weger released the following information on social media:
We are facing critical fire danger with very high winds, increasing the risk of wildfires. Eastland County remains under a burn ban.
We urge everyone to reconsider any activities that could spark a fire and, if possible, postpone them to a safer day. Your caution and cooperation help protect our community.
Stay safe, stay aware, and help prevent wildfires! 🚫🔥
Extremely gusty west to southwest winds up to 65 mph and very low humidity will result in dangerous fire weather conditions Friday afternoon and evening. Overview
● Exceptionally dangerous fire weather conditions and high winds will develop on Friday.
● Sustained winds near 25-40 mph with frequent gusts above 50 mph are expected beginning Friday morning through the afternoon.
● A High Wind Watch is in effect for areas that are expected to see occasional gusts near or above 60 mph.
○ An upgrade to a High Wind Warning for some or all of the watch area is anticipated this afternoon.
○ Non-thunderstorm wind damage will be possible in any areas that see gusts near 60 mph or greater, including (but not limited to) downed trees and power lines.
● Very low humidity near 10-15% will develop early Friday afternoon. Isolated areas may dip just below 10%.
● The very low humidity, extremely gusty winds, and dry fuels will result in a critical to extreme wildfire threat, with the most significant threat across western North and Central Texas.
○ Extreme wildfire threats are rare. They are reserved for days that have exceptionally low humidity, very strong winds, and readily available fuels that produce conditions favorable for extreme wildfire behavior.
○ A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Friday.
○ An upgrade to a Red Flag Warning for some or all of the watch area is anticipated this afternoon.
● Poor humidity recovery is expected Friday night into Saturday morning, with maximum relative humidity values only around 30-40% for most areas.
● Elevated to critical fire weather will continue Saturday particularly across Central Texas.
