AUSTIN - A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of South Central Texas on Sunday, as high winds and extremely dry conditions create a critical risk for wildfires.

The Red Flag Warning, issued by the National Weather Service, is active from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. It covers Central Texas, including the Austin area, and is prompted by a combination of northern wind gusts up to 40 mph, low humidity, and dry, dormant vegetation.

Those three factors create the perfect environment for fires to both start and spread. Please exercise extreme caution. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged and currently illegal.

A Wind Advisory is also in place until 6 p.m. Sunday, specifically for areas including Travis County, due to the potential for 40 mph wind gusts.

Cold Snap Sunday Night

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