Red Flag Warning Issued
From
City of Tahoka
Sent
Wed, Apr 15 @ 10:18pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 10:05PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH
OF THE ROLLING PLAINS...
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. A
Fire Weather Watch is still in effect from Friday afternoon
through Friday evening.
* Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday.
For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.
* Wind...On Thursday, southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. On Friday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.
* Humidity...Ranging from 5 to 10 percent on Thursday, and ranging
from 7 to 13 percent on Friday.
* Fuels...Critically 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.
