Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 7:52AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, today from noon until 8 PM
CDT. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through
Tuesday evening.

* Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Fuels...Dry.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.

Recommendations

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.