Fire Weather Watch

Locations Affected

Lubbock, TX ∙ Finney, TX ∙ Lehman, TX ∙ Anton, TX ∙ Buenos, TX ∙ Black, TX ∙ New Home, TX ∙ Blanco Canyon, TX ∙ Floydada, TX ∙ Union, TX

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lubbock TX 218 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS AND PORTIONS OF THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Timing...12 PM until 8 PM Friday. * Wind...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&

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