Weather Alerts for Yoakum Co (TX)

Issued by the National Weather Service

Red Flag Warning  RED FLAG WARNING   Red Flag Warning
YOAKUM CO (TX)

Areas Affected:
Parmer - Castro - Swisher - Briscoe - Hall - Childress - Bailey - Lamb - Hale - Floyd - Motley - Cottle - Cochran - Hockley - Lubbock - Crosby - Dickens - King - Yoakum - Terry - Lynn - Garza - Kent - Stonewall
Effective: Mon, 3/17 2:11am Updated: Mon, 3/17 8:35am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 3/17 9:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH
PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM CDT today. An
additional Red Flag Warning has also been issued which is in
effect from 10 AM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...From noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening, and again
from 10 AM Tuesday morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

* Wind...For today, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph. On Tuesday, west at 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Humidity...For today, from 5 to 9 percent. On Tuesday, from 7 to
10 percent.

* Fuels...Critically to extremely dry.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly may become
very difficult to control.

Information:
Avoid all outdoor burning and take extreme care to avoid any
activity that may cause a spark. Do not park or drive your
vehicle over grassy areas or dry vegetation. Report fires to local
authorities immediately.

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  RED FLAG WARNING   Red Flag Warning
YOAKUM CO (TX)

Areas Affected:
Parmer - Castro - Swisher - Briscoe - Hall - Childress - Bailey - Lamb - Hale - Floyd - Motley - Cottle - Cochran - Hockley - Lubbock - Crosby - Dickens - King - Yoakum - Terry - Lynn - Garza - Kent - Stonewall
Effective: Mon, 3/17 2:11am Updated: Mon, 3/17 8:35am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 3/17 9:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH
PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM CDT today. An
additional Red Flag Warning has also been issued which is in
effect from 10 AM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...From noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening, and again
from 10 AM Tuesday morning to 1 AM CDT Wednesday.

* Wind...For today, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph. On Tuesday, west at 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Humidity...For today, from 5 to 9 percent. On Tuesday, from 7 to
10 percent.

* Fuels...Critically to extremely dry.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly may become
very difficult to control.

Information:
Avoid all outdoor burning and take extreme care to avoid any
activity that may cause a spark. Do not park or drive your
vehicle over grassy areas or dry vegetation. Report fires to local
authorities immediately.

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.

High Wind Watch  HIGH WIND WATCH   High Wind Watch
YOAKUM CO (TX)

Areas Affected:
Parmer - Castro - Swisher - Briscoe - Bailey - Lamb - Hale - Floyd - Cochran - Hockley - Lubbock - Crosby - Yoakum - Terry - Lynn
Effective: Mon, 3/17 1:51am Updated: Mon, 3/17 8:35am Urgency: Future
Expires: Mon, 3/17 2:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...The South Plains and portions of the far southern Texas
Panhandle.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing dust is possible which may
result in significant visibility reductions and poor air quality.

Information:
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.

Travelers should be prepared to alter plans on Tuesday due to the
potential for difficult travel conditions.