LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Record high temperatures are expected Thursday. The combination of heat, low humidity and gusty winds will make any fires spread rapidly and be difficult to control, creating a critical fire weather threat across the area.
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Highs will be in the upper 90s today. The record for Lubbock’s high temperature today is 92° set back in 2020, that will likely be broken this afternoon.
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A Red Flag warning has been issued for majority of the viewing area with relative humidity values expected to drop as low as 4%. Strong southwesterly winds will pose a hazard to any potential wildfires as they blow 15 to 25 mph from the southwest with gusts up to 35 mph.
KCBD(KCBD)Friday: Powerful cold front and dangerous winds
A strong cold front will blast through the region Friday, bringing advisory-level winds. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory valid from 1 a.m. Friday through 7 p.m. Friday.
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Widespread winds of 30-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph are expected, with locally higher gusts possible.
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Blowing dust is also expected to concentrate along the front overnight Friday into early morning hours, though conditions are expected to improve through the pre-dawn hours.
Weekend: Much cooler
Much cooler temperatures are forecast Friday through the weekend as the cold front moves through and high pressure builds in behind it.
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