LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Today’s wind and warmth, along with dry vegetation and very low humidity, will create an elevated grassland fire danger today.
Today’s wind and warmth, along with dry vegetation and very low humidity, will create an elevated grassland fire danger today.(KCBD First Alert)
The the wind and warmth today and tomorrow, wildfires can ignite easily, spread quickly, and are hard to bring under control. Be extra cautious if engaged in activity outdoors which may involve an open flame, generate sparks, or extreme heat near dry vegetation.
Highs today will be around 20 degrees above average for the date. My forecast high for Lubbock today is just one degree shy of the record for December 19 (set in 1921).
Highs today will be around 20 degrees above average for the date.(KCBD First Alert)
Southwesterly winds, which typically are warming winds, will range from around 15 to 25 mph, with gusts around 30 mph or so.
A RED FLAG WARNING (AKA Fire Weather Warning) is in effect for the northwestern KCBD/FOX34 viewing area from 10 AM to 6 PM. Even though this warning does not include the rest of the viewing area, today (and tomorrow) is a NO BURN DAY.
A RED FLAG WARNING (AKA Fire Weather Warning) is in effect for the northwestern KCBD/FOX34 viewing area from 10 AM to 6 PM.(KCBD First Alert)
Tomorrow’s weather will be similar but the afternoon warmer. My forecast high for Lubbock is 82°. The December 20 record is 80°, set on the date in 1921.
Saturday’s record warmth will be followed by a cold front during the evening. This will result in a much cooler Sunday. However, with a sunny sky and light wind, the afternoon will be quite pleasant.
Winter begins Sunday with the Winter Solstice at 9:03 AM.
Unfortunately, the cool down doesn’t last.
Well-above average temperatures return Monday and continue through Christmas. Our forecast highs are in the 70s and even 80s in our warmer spots. Lubbock is likely to peak near 80 degrees each day through Christmas.
Above, mostly well-above, average temperatures will continue through Christmas.(KCBD First Alert)
This Christmas, I anticipate, will be Lubbock’s warmest on record. See the numbers in my 7 Day Forecast here.
Stay with our First Alert Weather Team for the latest updates on the fire weather risk and the unseasonable warmth throughout the weekend.
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