Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Humidity...Ranging from 6 to 11 percent.
* Fuels...Critically dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle; Dickens; Garza
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: