MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 Persistent onshore flow keeps fire threat confined to inland Coastal Bend communities for Tuesday, then abundant moisture and a significant chance for beneficial rainfall mid- to late-week will keep fire threats in check.
FRIDAY: March 21, 2025 Finally— our fire danger is on the way down.
Very High Fire Danger Friday (4/5)
Moderate Fire Danger Saturday and Sunday (2/5)
Southeast winds are here to stay over the next week. This direction is an onshore wind that increases humidity. While conditions will still be breezy, rebounding humidity will significantly reduce our fire danger. Fortunately, rain chances return during the coming work week.Please be careful out there! Check out Stefanie's full weather forecast here.
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_______________________________________ THURSDAY: March 20, 2025 6:30 p.m. update
High pressure moving east of the Coastal Bend returns south southeasterly flow off the Gulf Friday through Sunday. That will increase relative humidity but lift wind speeds, so Elevated Fire danger will prevail, especially for inland neighborhoods. Rain chances (although slight) return Sunday night and early Monday, with better chances of significant rainfall late Wednesday and Thursday.
10:30 a.m. update
Fire Weather (Red Flag) Warning is effect on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Very High Fire Danger Thursday and Friday
The pair of cold fronts that passed through the Coastal Bend on Wednesday have brought dry air and gusty winds. Since winds have not come down as quickly as our relative humidity this morning, the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning until 2 p.m.
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Very High Fire danger (4 out of 5 on the scale of Fire Danger) will persist today and tomorrow, but improvements arrive this weekend. Please be careful out there! Check out Stefanie's full weather forecast here.
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_______________________________________ WEDNESDAY: March 19, 2025
6:45 p.m. update
Fire Weather (Red Flag) Warning will be in effect on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dry northwest winds gust 35 - 45 mph this afternoon, making for Extreme Fire Danger. This is a 5 out of 5 on the scale of Fire Danger. Please be careful out there! Strong winds combined with very low relative humidity (5-15%) make for dangerous fire weather conditions. A Red Flag warning will be in effect through 9 p.m. While wind abates Thursday, very dry vegetation and low humidity will mean Elevated Fire conditions.
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_______________________________________ TUESDAY: March 18, 2025
6:45 p.m. update
Very high winds from the south southeast today brought Critical Fire Danger to inland parts of the Coastal Bend, but a dry line followed by a cold front Wednesday will expand the critical fire danger to all but the barrier islands. Relative humidity levels will plunge to less than % Wednesday afternoon. Very dry air will remain in place Thursday, although winds will lessen. More strong wind is expected Friday and Saturday.
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Very High Fire Danger forecast for Tuesday
Fire Weather (Red Flag) Warning will be in effect on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Very strong winds are forecast for Tuesday, adding to our fire danger today. Very High (4 out of 5) Fire Danger is forecast for Tuesday.
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This will worsen on Wednesday with Extreme (5 out of 5) Fire Danger. For this reason, Red Flag Warnings are already on deck for Wednesday!
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Red Flag Warnings are alread yin place for tomorrow March 19th
Hope is on the horizon: humidity will increase this weekend and even offer a very small, but mighty chance at t-showers. Check out Stefanie's full weather forecast here.
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Critical fire weather continues in the Coastal Bend this week. We will have warmer temperatures, increased winds, and low humidity leading to today's Red Flag Warning, expiring at 10 p.m. While we currently have winds coming from the South, another cold front mid-week will bring colder, drier air from the north to the area, dropping our relative humidity values to well below 10 percent. Continue to practice fire safety this week until weather conditions improve.
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Fire Weather (Red Flag) Warning: Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Weather conditions are again expected to check all the boxes for fire weather: dry air, dry vegetation, strong winds. Fire alerts are in place for inland neighborhoods of the Coastal Bend.
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Fire danger will be critical through the middle of the week with very low relative humidity, gusty winds, and worsening drought. Wednesday will be the most prone for wildfires ahead of our next cold front. Extreme Fire Danger (severity level 5 out of 5) will pose a threat for much of South Texas as relative humidity drops to the single digits. Extra care should be taken to prevent sparks or fires. Click here for Stefanie's full weather forecast.
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Tyrese Boone
A business on Old Robstown Road was damaged from a grass fire that broke out the afternoon of Sunday, March 16.
The Corpus Christi Fire Department received a call to a fire at 12 p.m., with units arriving a few minutes later. It took just 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze, but upon arriving, firefighters found a brush fire behind a building that had spread to the inside.
Neighborhood News reporter Tyrese Boone spoke with Battalion Chief Matthew Charbonneau about what happened with the second blaze.
"It did involve this building here, which is auto parts and repair shop," Charbonneau said. "There's a lot of overgrown brush on the outside that was on the building as well and involved that too."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
_______________________________________________________ FRIDAY: March 14, 2025
Fire Weather (Red Flag) Warning: Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fire Weather Watch: Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Weather conditions this weekend will make it easy for wildfires to spread rapidly. Fire alerts are in place as the Coastal Bend awaits a cold front. The forecast calls for very low relative humidity, gusty winds, and worsening drought. Meteorologist Stefanie Lauber says this is our worst fire threat since last Tuesday when the Welder Complex Fire devastated the Sinton community. Extra care should be taken to prevent sparks or fires. Click here for Stefanie's full weather forecast.
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A Fire Weather Watch is already in deck for tomorrow and Saturday afternoon. The highest fire risk will be for inland neighborhoods with Extreme Fire Danger (5/5) shown in red. Please be careful and make plans to end Spring Break on a safe note!
RED FLAG WARNING will go into effect Friday at 12pm until 9pm for inland portions of the Coastal Bend. FIRE WEATHER WATCH will go into effect Friday at 12pm until 9pm for coastal portions of the Coastal Bend.
A now stalling dry line will pass through South Texas tomorrow afternoon along with another cold front later. This will reinforce dangerously dry air and gusty winds into the forecast.
HOT AND DRY: Near- record high temps and increasing fire danger ahead (3-13-25)
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A dryline will move into the region this evening into Thursday, provoking dangerously low relative humidity values. Elevated to critical fire danger risk continues into the weekend. Continue to use caution for any outdoor activities as Spring Break continues.
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HUMP DAY FORECAST: Temps, wind, fire danger to increase over the coming days (3-12-25)
_______________________________________________________ TUESDAY: March 11, 2025 6:30 pm Increasing southerly flow Wednesday will keep elevated fire danger in place, especially west of Highway 281. Very dry air arrives Thursday, although westerly wind will be comparatively light. Elevated fire danger persists due to dry vegetation and low humidity. Greatest threat comes Friday and Saturday, when strong winds ahead of and behind an early Saturday dry cold front pose extreme fire risk.
12:00 pm Warm, dry conditions throughout the Coastal Bend are leading to Elevated Fire Risk today and Wednesday. Temperatures will range from the 70s to the mid 80s throughout our neighborhoods. While winds will have a southerly flow to bring moisture back into the atmosphere, drier air with above normal temperatures create Elevated Fire Danger risks.
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10:00 AM A fire broke out at the Astor Restaurant near McBride Lane Monday night around 9:39 p.m.
The Corpus Christi Police Department, Nueces County Fire, and Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to the call. When crews arrived, smoke was coming out of the roof.
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The Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a fire at the Astor Restaurant on Leopard Street Monday night, and when crews arrived, smoke was coming from the building.
Officials say no injuries have been reported. Fire crews did not say what caused the fire.
Hot and dry conditions will continue in the Coastal Bend this week therefore, a continued fire weather threat remains in place. Continue to use caution and avoid any activity that can quickly cause a fire.
A prescribed burn occurred near the McCampbell Airport near Aransas Pass on Monday, releasing a lot of smoke. Fire crews from Rockport and Aransas Pass were on the scene.
Weather conditions have led to an elevated risk of fires, causing the City of Corpus Christi to issue a burn ban on beaches and parks from March 7 - March 23.
Bonfires and recreational fires on beaches and parks within City limits are prohibited:00during a burn ban.
The burn ban prohibits the following:
Recreational fires
Campfires
Outdoor burning poses an additional public safety risk because of drought conditions, high winds and increased dry brush that fuels a fire. Outdoor welding and other “hot work” activitiesalso must adhere to fire code regulations. _______________________________________________________
Friday 2:57 p.m. The National Weather Service has just issued a Red Flag Warning in effect tomorrow Saturday March 8 from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., including inland counties: Live Oak, Duval, Jim Wells, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Bee county.
Gusty winds from the Northwest up to 35 mph expected.
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THURSDAY: March 6, 2025 -
6:30 p.m.
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Strong southeast wind exacerbating fire danger this afternoon.
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While humidity is higher today, the combined effect of strong wind and dry vegetation elevate fire danger.
Fire officials have determined that construction workers cutting rebar started the grass fire that burned the disc golf course behind Bill Witt Park. The workers were equipped with fire extinguishers, but the fire got out of hand too quickly for them to put out.
Fire investigators have determined what sparked Tuesday's fires that ripped through Sinton.
San Patricio County Emergency Management Coordinator and Sinton Fire Marshal Scott Marion told KRIS 6 News Thursday morning that a downed power line from the electrical grid started the Welder fire, which eventually destroyed 17 homes and damaged 20 others. So far, that fire has burned 82 acres of land.
Marion also said they believe somebody going down a feeder road and possibly flicking a cigarette out the window caused the Railway fire near Steel Dynamics. As of Thursday morning, that fire has destroyed 718 acres of land.
According to Texas A&M Forest Service's latest report, both fires are 95 percent contained.
Meanwhile, displaced residents are staying at the San Patricio County Civic Center at the San Patricio County Fairgrounds at 219 West Fifth Street. It will remain open through Friday at 5 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY: March 5, 2025 -
Wednesday- 12:45 pm
The fire at the Oso Creek Disc Golf Course, near the end of Cattleman Drive, continues to burn. Homes are being evacuated in that area as a precaution.
Wednesday- 12:12 pm
Pete Trevino and Big Bertha will be feeding families in Sinton on Friday, March 7 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 906 E Sinton St.
Trevino said the pit will be getting hot at 5 a.m. He will begin feeding people at noon on Friday.
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Wednesday- 11:45 am
The fire at the Oso Creek Disc Golf Course, near the end of Cattleman Drive, continues to burn. Winds are taking the fire south, and fire officials are going to let it burn down to the Oso Creek.
CCFD Chief Belyeu said that the fire has burned 30 acres of land.
The fire is not threatening any homes.
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Wednesday- 11:00 am
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Oso Creek Disc Golf Course fire
A fire is nearly contained on the city's southside near Safety Steel Drive. The fire started at about 9:30 Wednesday morning.
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Wednesday- 10:25 am
The Texas A&M Forest Service released a map of the two large fires that burned in Sinton on Tuesday. In northern Sinton, the Railway Fire has burned 700 acres so far near the Steel Dynamics complex. As of 10:25 am, 65-percent of that fire was contained.
The Welder Fire has burned 82 acres of land so far. That fire is 75-percent contained.
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Wednesday-10:20 am Ranchero's Restaurant at 404 N Vineyard in Sinton is offering free tacos for those displaced by Tuesday's fires.
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On Wednesday morning, Sassy Kat Boutique announced on its Facebook page that it would collect clothes for families who lost their homes in yesterday's fires. The boutique is located at 15122 Northwest Boulevard near FM 1889. They will be accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Wednesday- 8:20 am
Sinton's mayor has announced that fire evacuees can return home. Families who live north of East Main Street have been told they will not have gas service at this time.
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Wednesday- 7:30 am
WEDNESDAY FORECAST: Weather conditions are improved, but the entire Coastal Bend is still under a High Fire Danger. Please continue to avoid activities that could cause sparks or fires. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups today, so avoiding time outdoors might be a good idea. Luckily winds will be much lighter today, aiding recovery efforts. Humidity is still low and vegetation is still dry with no meaningful rainfall in the forecast.
FORECAST: High fire danger, reduced air quality, and less wind (3-5-25)
Latest from Sinton Senior Neighborhood News Reporter Suzanne Stevens shows the devastation in Sinton this morning.
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Tuesday - 9:30 pm - Warnings and Advisories related to high winds, fire danger and marine hazards have been discontinued for the evening. Be aware that dry conditions will prevail again Wednesday, although wind will be lighter. Elevated fire danger will still be a threat, and with increasing windiness Thursday fire danger will rise again (even through humidity will rise in response to onshore flow). Another serious fire threat will appear this Saturday in the wake of a strong cold front (high wind, low humidity and still very dry conditiions. ______________________________________ Tuesday - 7:00 pm - The fire on the island near Aquarius has been extinguished, for the most part. Aquarius is open in one direction.
Sinton Police have issued a shelter in place until 8 p.m. tonight for Sinton.
______________________________________ Tuesday - 6:50 pm - The National Weather Service has issued a Shelter in Place for the entire County of San Patricio. Please avoid going outside until the Shelter in Place has been rescinded.
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Tuesday - 6:30 pm -
The Sinton Community Center, located at 1301 E. Sinton, has lost power.
The new evacuation point has been moved to 219 W 5th Street, the San Patricio County Fairgrounds & Event Center.
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Tuesday: 5:45 pm - A fire has been reported on the island. We have reports that Aquarius Street has been closed. ______________________________________
KRIS 6 weather at 5 p.m.
Fire Danger and strong winds will continue through tonight
______________________________________ Tuesday: 5:00 pm - A large house fire has been reported near the 5600 block of Yorktown. Yorktown has been closed in both directions between Cimarron and Rodd Field.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
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Fires in the Coastal Bend
Tuesday: 4:30 pm -
Several agencies are responding to multiple fires in Sinton. A large brush fire is east of Sinton, moving towards the northeast part of town.
The Sinton City Manager, John Hobson, said that all city residents were being evacuated. They are being asked to go to the Sinton Community Center at 1301 E. Sinton.
Multiple structures have burned and more are currently burning.
They are asking the public to avoid the area.
Both the Sinton High School and Elementary were evacuated. Students that were still at those schools were taken to the middle school where families can pick them up.
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Tuesday: 3:30 pm -
Red Flag Warning in effect until 9 PM
Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM
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As wildfire potential continues across Texas, neighbors across the Coastal Bend should prepare and keep prevention at the forefront of their minds.
“Dry conditions will persist into the weekend, continuing this week’s risk for wildfires,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief. “It’s important for Texans to prepare for wildfires, work to prevent them, and heed warnings of local officials.”
March 4, 2025
The forecast for March 4th includes powerful winds, dry conditions, and lots of sun—all the ingredients for wildfires to ignite and spread.
A fire has left hundreds of peoplewithout power in Annaville Tuesday morning. According to Assistant Fire Chief Bill Belyeu, power lines fell onto an R.V. causing a fire on Starlite Lane and Leopard Street. Luckily, no one was inside the R.V. at the time and no one nearby was hurt. Fire crews have put out the fire and it appears the R.V. was destroyed. According to AEPTexas.com, more than 1,400 homes and businesses along the Violet Road area are without power.
Joe Escobedo, KRIS 6 News
The dry air behind this morning's cold front, gusty winds, and dry vegetation increase fire danger.
Please avoid these activities because any sparks could set off a fire that would thrive in these weather conditions:
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