Floyd County, TX

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In effect from Saturday 04/25 12:00 PM CDT – Saturday 04/25 8:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Lubbock TX

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* Wind...West at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 6 percent.

* Fuels...Critically dry.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.

What to do

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.


Areas impacted

  • Parmer
  • Castro
  • Swisher
  • Briscoe
  • Bailey
  • Lamb
  • Hale
  • Floyd
  • Cochran
  • Hockley
  • Lubbock
  • Crosby
  • Yoakum
  • Terry
  • Lynn
  • Garza

From the forecaster

Hourly Friday Forecast

Created by the NWS Lubbock WFO

A pleasant Friday is expected in the Lubbock area with temperatures in the 80s under light northerly winds and clear skies.

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