LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -Strong winds and extremely dry air will create dangerous conditions across the region today, with the highest fire risk of the week arriving this afternoon.
Red flag warning(KCBD)
Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8pm tonight for most of the area.
The day will begin relatively calmly. A few high clouds overnight helped keep temperatures mild. By midday, conditions shift quickly.
Westerly winds will strengthen to 25-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Temperatures will climb into the 90s.
Highs today(KCBD)
Winds will calm after sunset as the system driving them moves east.
Monday will be slightly less windy, but fire danger will linger.
Windcast(KCBD)
Temperatures remain hot, breezy, and humidity remains extremely low.
Rain chances(KCBD)
On Wednesday, a cold front is expected to move through and bring widespread rain chances late in the week along with a noticeable cooldown.
7 Day Forecast(KCBD)
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