Red Flag warning extended through Sunday

Published

2 years ago

08/04/2023

Event:	Fire Weather Warning

Effective:	01:05 PM CDT on 08/04/2023
Expires:	01:00 AM CDT on 08/06/2023

Alert:	The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot temperatures and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM Saturday to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA…Along and west of the I-35 corridor. * TIMING…Today and Saturday afternoon and evening. * WINDS…South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…Around 20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES…From 103 to 110. * IMPACTS…Rapid ignition and spread of wildfires is possible due to persistent hot and dry conditions.

Instructions:	A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wild fires to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
Target Area:	Montague; Cooke; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Eastland; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Comanche; Mills; Hamilton; Bosque; Hill; Lampasas; Coryell; Bell; McLennan

Amon Carter Lake reopens

Published

3 days ago

05/30/2025

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Non-profit clubs, groups invited to submit meeting or news brief for visitor guide

Published

4 days ago

05/29/2025

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Calling all Montague County clubs, organization and community groups, if you would like to have a brief on your non-profit group included in the 2025 Montague County Visitor’s and Newcomer’s Guide free of charge please submit it to editor@bowienewsonline.com. Deadline is June 6. Please include i.e , regular meeting dates, locations, time, dues, and contact phone or email. Don’t miss an opportunity to be in this award winning publication.