Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 12:26PM CDT until April 27 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY 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 Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Wind...For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
mph. For Monday, West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* Humidity...For Sunday, as low as 9 percent. For Monday, as
low as 6 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.
Area Description:
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Dickens; King; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza; Kent; Stonewall
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: