Red Flag Warning Updated

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Sat, May 16 @ 12:24pm

Description
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 12:08PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CAPROCK AND MOST OF
THE ROLLING PLAINS...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE
CAPROCK AND ROLLING PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued for Monday. This Fire Weather
Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening.

* Wind...For today: Southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
mph. For Sunday: Southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
mph. For Monday: Southwest at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Humidity...For today and Sunday: As low as 5 percent. For
Monday: As low as 4 percent.

* Fuels...For today and Sunday: Critically dry. For Monday:
Critically dry to 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.

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