…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY 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 10 PM CDT today. An
additional Red Flag Warning has also been issued which is in
effect from 10 AM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* Timing…From noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening, and again
from 10 AM Tuesday morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday.
* Wind…For today, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph. On Tuesday, west at 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* Humidity…For today, from 5 to 9 percent. On Tuesday, from 7 to
10 percent.
* Fuels…Critically to extremely dry.
* Impacts…Any fires that develop can spread rapidly may become
very difficult to control.