Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 24 at 12:24PM CDT until April 25 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 10:24am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. a
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Wind...West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 7 percent.
* Fuels...Dry to 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: