Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 12:09PM CST until March 6 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 10:09am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Wind...West to southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 7 percent.
* Fuels...Dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov