Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 12:08PM CDT until May 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:08am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday
evening.
* Timing...11 AM until 10 PM CDT Monday.
* Wind...Southwest at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent.
* Fuels...Critically dry to extremely dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
Instruction:
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:
King; Stonewall
Forcast Office:
NWS Lubbock TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov