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City of Idalou
Monday February 27th, 2023 :: 02:56 p.m. CST

Alert

Red Flag Warning

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING

FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS,
EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS PANHANDLE, AND
WESTERN ROLLING PLAINS...
 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS,
EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS PANHANDLE, AND
WESTERN ROLLING PLAINS...
 
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
 
* Timing...Until 7 PM CST today and from 11 am to 8 pm CST Tuesday.
 
* Wind...West at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph both this
afternoon and Tuesday afternoon.
 
* Humidity...8 to 13 percent this afternoon and Tuesday
afternoon.
 
* Fuels...Dry to 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.

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
City of Idalou
301 Main St
Idalou, TX 79329

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-892-2531

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning

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