Quitaque, TX Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 242 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hot temperatures from 98 to 103 on the Caprock and 104 to 108 over the Rolling Plains were occurring this afternoon. The combination of hot temperatures, low relative humidity, and southwest breezes will result in elevated fire weather conditions late this afternoon and early this evening. A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect through 8 PM CDT for the entire area. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Friday will bring another bout of hot, dry, and breezy conditions. A Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday from 11 AM until 8 PM CDT for all but the northern Rolling Plains. A chance for thunderstorms, some of which could be severe and capable of producing heavy rain, exists throughout the early to middle part of next week across West Texas. Otherwise, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low on Friday and this weekend.

Issue Date: 201 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS AND ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * Timing... from 11 AM through 8 PM CDT. * Wind...Southwest wind from 15 to 25 MPH. * Humidity...5 to 10 percent. * Fuels...critical to extremely 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. &&