Red Flag Warning Issued
From
City of Tahoka
Sent
Sun, Apr 26 @ 12:39pm
Description
Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 12:26PM CDT until April 27 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
...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Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.
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.
