Texas Fire Weather Watch | Effective 04/12/2026 20:40

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 10:40PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* Timing...12 PM CDT through 8 PM CDT Monday. * Wind...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * Humidity...As low as 12 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description: 
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov