Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Caprock Canyons State Park TX

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
138 AM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

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138 AM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS AND EXTREME SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...

* Timing...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT on Thursday.

* Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 7 percent.

* Fuels...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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
326 AM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

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326 AM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop this
afternoon. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM this morning
until 9 PM this evening for the far southern Texas Panhandle, South
Plains, and portions of the Rolling Plains. Additionally, strong
southwest winds around 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph are expected
near the Texas-New Mexico state line. A Wind Advisory is in effect from
1 PM this afternoon until 8 PM this evening for these locations.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening mainly along
and east of the Interstate 27 corridor. A few severe storms capable
of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts may develop off the
Caprock.

Elevated fire weather conditions are likely on Friday afternoon,
mainly across western portions of the Caprock.

Additional thunderstorms are likely across most of the area Saturday
afternoon through Saturday night.

Thunderstorm chances will return to the entire region on Tuesday and
Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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