Weather Alerts-

Red Flag Warning

From Thu 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm CDT

1 of 2

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Lubbock - TX, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Lubbock County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND ROLLING PLAINS... Wind...Southwest at 15-30 mph with gusts to 35-40 mph. Humidity...As low as 4 percent on the Caprock and as low as 15 percent in the Rolling Plains. Fuels...Critically to extremely dry. Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

Wind Advisory

From Fri 1:00 am until 7:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Lubbock - TX, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle

Description

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FRIDAY FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT... WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...The South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle. WHEN...Friday from 1 AM to 7 PM CDT. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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