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Forecast
As of 3:09 PM CST on March 9, 2010
Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday...Mostly sunny. Very windy. Areas of blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.
Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to around 10 mph after midnight.
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Special Weather Statement
Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:13 PM CST on March 9, 2010
... Strong winds and blowing dust expected Wednesday...
Westerly winds are expected to become sustained at speeds in
excess of 30 mph over much of the South Plains region by midday
Wednesday. These winds will persist through much of the afternoon.
A few gusts may approach 60 mph... especially over the central and
southern South Plains. Patchy blowing dust will limit visibility
and the winds will combine with dry air to result in a high fire
danger.
Area residents and those planning travel across the South Plains
Wednesday should prepare to encounter strong winds and reduced
visibilities. Wind advisories and/or warnings may become required.
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Fire Weather Watch
Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:25 PM CST on March 9, 2010
... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday afternoon for relative humidity values of 15 percent or
less... 20 foot level sustained winds of 20 mph or greater... and a
high fire danger over the central and Southern Plains and rolling
plains...
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather
Watch... which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
afternoon.
Westerly winds will become sustained in the 20 to 30 mph range at
the 20 foot level by midday Wednesday... and these winds will
persist through much of the afternoon. These winds will combine
with an influx of warm and dry air characterized by relative
humidities in the 10 to 15 percent range to result in weather
conditions favorable for rapid fire spread and potential wildfire
development. Fire weather conditions should improve during the
late afternoon or early evening.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Area residents should plan now to delay any
outdoor activities which could result in open Sparks or flames. Listen
for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
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