Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 27 at 10:30PM CDT until April 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 8:30pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...West at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 5 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; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: