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National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning for most of North Texas

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Most of North Texas is under a Red Flag Warning. 

The National Weather Service of Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 12 a.m. Wednesday. 

A Red Flag Warning means extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A Red Flag Warning is issued when there is a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry vegitation.

Most of North Texas is already under an Excessive Heat Warning through Tuesday at 9 p.m.

The NWS advises against burning and welding outside. 

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