... Red flag warning in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this
evening for sustained 20 foot winds of 20 mph or greater...
relative humidity values of 15 percent or less and high fire
danger west of a Quitaque to Lakeview line...
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a red flag
warning... which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds... will become sustained from the west at 20 to 25 mph at
the 20 foot level.
* Humidity... will drop to 5 to 10 percent.
* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative
humidity will create favorable weather for rapid fire spread and
the development of significant wind-driven wildfires. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and Sparks.
