Lubbock, TX

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Last Map Update: Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 11:40:36 am CDT

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Today: Red Flag Warning

Tuesday: Fire Weather Watch

Blustery & Very Warm Today

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Wildfire Info

The combination of blustery winds from the southwest, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will garner favorable conditions for the rapid growth and spread of wildfires across the far southern Texas Panhandle and the northern South Plains. A Red Flag Warning is in effect between noon and 8 PM CDT today. A Fire Danger Statement is also in effect for the rest of the South Plains and the far southeastern Texas Panhandle. Avoid activities that involve the use of open sparks and/or flames, especially within the Red Flag Warning area.

Dry, southwesterly winds and low relative humidity are forecast once again Tuesday across the Caprock and most of the Rolling Plains. Conditions will become favorable for the rapid growth and spread of wildfires. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and portions of the Rolling Plains between noon and 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

Southwesterly winds will ramp up to 20-30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, this afternoon. The blustery winds, combined with low relative humidity, will yield an elevated-to-critical fire danger across the Caprock and portions of the Rolling Plains. Outdoor burning is discouraged today, especially in areas that did not receive wetting rainfall recently.

Southwesterly winds will diminish tonight, with mild temperatures. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible across the southeastern Rolling Plains. Hail up to the size of quarters will be the primary hazard.

Breezy and very warm conditions are expected area-wide this week, with a daily fire danger across the Caprock and storm chances in the Rolling Plains.

Here is some information on the causes of wildfires and how wildfires can spread quickly.

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Local Weather History For April 13th...

1967: Thunderstorm winds destroyed the High Point community building 10 miles southwest of Childress. The building once
housed the High Point school and was constructed of brick. Several utility poles in the area were blown down.