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Lubbock - TX, US, National Weather Service

Lubbock County

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING 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 Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Wind...For Saturday, south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. For Sunday, west at 15 to 20 mph during the morning, becoming northeast at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph during the afternoon. Humidity...As low as 5 percent on both Saturday and Sunday. Fuels...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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.