Texas will experience wind gusts of up to 55 mph in parts on Wednesday, while relative humidity will plummet to as low as six percent.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for all of West Central Texas from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. Strong winds and low humidity are expected to create critical-to-extreme fire weather conditions. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning, secure loose objects and be cautious while driving.

A high wind warning and red flag warning are in place for most of North Texas. Frequent wind gusts of 50-55 mph, with isolated gusts up to 60-65 mph, are expected, posing risks for high-profile vehicles and increasing the extreme fire threat due to low humidity.