Red Flag Warning Issued for South Plains and Texas Panhandle Through Friday Evening
NWS Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning for multiple Texas counties effective Friday, citing high winds and low humidity that could lead to rapid fire spread.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning for the far southwestern and south central Texas Panhandle, as well as the South Plains. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are imminent, replacing the previous Fire Weather Watch.
Affected Areas
The following counties in Texas are under the warning:
- Parmer
- Castro
- Swisher
- Briscoe
- Bailey
- Lamb
- Hale
- Floyd
- Cochran
- Hockley
- Lubbock
- Crosby
- Yoakum
- Terry
- Lynn
- Garza
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior, as the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can cause any fires that develop to spread rapidly.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: West to southwest winds at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 7 percent.
- Fuels: Environmental fuels are currently dry, increasing the risk of ignition.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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