Memphis Weather Advisories
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 452 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today for locations on the Caprock. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 PM until 10 PM CDT for most of the South Plains and the far southwestern Texas Panhandle. A Fire Danger Statement is in effect from 3 PM until 8 PM CDT today for the remainder of the Caprock. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 2 PM until 8 PM CDT for the far southwestern Texas Panhandle and northwestern South Plains. Sustained southwesterly winds of 30-35 mph and gusts to 50 mph are expected which will cause blowing dust to reduce the visibility at times. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and southern Texas Panhandle on Friday from 9 AM to 10 PM for critical fire weather conditions. A High Wind Watch has been issued for the southern Texas Panhandle and the northern South Plains and northern Rolling Plains on Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM for sustained winds of 30-40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are likely Saturday through Tuesday as conditions will remain extremely dry, winds breezy, and as fuels continue to dry with low chances of precipitation.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today for locations on the Caprock. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12 PM until 10 PM CDT for most of the South Plains and the far southwestern Texas Panhandle. A Fire Danger Statement is in effect from 3 PM until 8 PM CDT today for the remainder of the Caprock. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 2 PM until 8 PM CDT for the far southwestern Texas Panhandle and northwestern South Plains. Sustained southwesterly winds of 30-35 mph and gusts to 50 mph are expected which will cause blowing dust to reduce the visibility at times. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and southern Texas Panhandle on Friday from 9 AM to 10 PM for critical fire weather conditions. A High Wind Watch has been issued for the southern Texas Panhandle and the northern South Plains and northern Rolling Plains on Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM for sustained winds of 30-40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are likely Saturday through Tuesday as conditions will remain extremely dry, winds breezy, and as fuels continue to dry with low chances of precipitation.
HIGH WIND WATCH
Issue Date: 428 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Floyd, Hale, Motley, Briscoe, Hall, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Floyd, Hale, Motley, Briscoe, Hall, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 421 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS PANHANDLE AND THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Timing...9 AM to 10 PM CDT. * Wind...West at 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Humidity...As low as 8 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. &&
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS PANHANDLE AND THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Timing...9 AM to 10 PM CDT. * Wind...West at 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Humidity...As low as 8 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. &&