Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 7:52AM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 5:52am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* 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.
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