Red Flag Warning Issued
From
City of Tahoka
Sent
Thu, Apr 16 @ 4:29pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS
PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS...
* Timing...For today, until 8 PM this evening. For Friday, from 12
PM to 9 PM.
* Wind...For today, 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 today, and ranging from
6 to 11 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.
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.
