Slaton, TX Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 934 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND EXTREME SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... * Timing...11 AM through 8 PM CDT. * Wind...Southwest wind from 15 to 25 MPH. * Humidity...5 to 10 percent. * Fuels...Critically dry 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. &&

Issue Date: 252 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hot temperatures combined with dry and breezy conditions will lead to critical fire weather conditions across most of the region this afternoon. Therefore, a Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 AM until 8 pm CDT for portions of the far southern Texas Panhandle, Rolling Plains, and South Plains. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. A chance for thunderstorms, some of which could be severe and capable of producing heavy rain, exists Monday through at least Wednesday across West Texas.