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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 9:16 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. * Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Ranging from 6 to 11 percent. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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