It's gonna be windy...

Friday, February 20, 2009

Yes it'll be windy again today. The NWS issued a Red Flag Warning from 11: AM to 7 PM. With it being so dry, it's important to keep these fire prevention tips in mind:

  • Use caution when lighting open barbecue grills and try not to do any burning during these times of heightened concern
  • Don't toss cigarettes out car windows
  • Avoid driving through tall grass and never park you vehicle on dry grass.
  • Carry a shovel and fire extinguisher in your vehicle or OHV/ATV.
  • Refrain from yard work on dry, hot days when a spark from a lawnmower hitting a rock could ignite a grassfire
  • Keep a watch out for arsonists and others being careless with fire
  • Report any smoke or fire immediately to 9-1-1

Remember, both Potter and Randall Counties have burn bans in effect. Actually most of the counties in the entire state of Texas have burn bans in effect. Check out those bans in place as of Feb. 18 shown in red:





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