Fire Weather Watch Updated
From
City of Tahoka
Sent
Sat, Mar 21 @ 5:09pm
Description
Fire Weather Watch issued March 21 at 5:07PM CDT until March 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS
PANHANDLE...
* Wind...For today, south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. For Sunday, west at 15 to 20 mph during the morning,
becoming northeast at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
during the afternoon.
* Humidity...For today, as low as 3 percent. For Sunday, as low as
5 percent.
* Fuels...Extremely dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
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.
This notification was posted by City of Tahoka. City of Tahoka is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
