Red Flag Warning Issued for Motley and Dickens Counties Through Friday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lubbock, TX, has issued a Red Flag Warning for the region. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either currently occurring or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Motley and Dickens counties. The broader impact zone includes the far southern Texas Panhandle, the South Plains, and western portions of the Rolling Plains.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to discourage all outdoor burning. Any fires that develop under these conditions can spread rapidly and exhibit extreme behavior. Preparation is urged as critical weather conditions contribute to high fire danger.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to be hazardous for fire containment:

• Wind: For today, west-northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching 45 mph. For Friday, winds will start from the south at 15 to 25 mph before shifting southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 10 percent today and 12 percent on Friday.
• Fuels: Vegetation and fuels in the area are reported as dry.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is active during the following windows:

• Thursday, February 19: Effective immediately until 7:00 PM CST this evening.
• Friday, February 20: Effective from 11:00 AM CST until 7:00 PM CST.