Record wind, dust and heat

Lubbock, Texas (KCBD) – Strong winds and record heat will return to the KCBD/FOX34 consideration area this afternoon.

Weather highlights:

A very hot and windy afternoon with areas with a small point of view that are possible when bubbling dust.

A Fire warning is in force today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. CDT, which indicates that this is a day without combustion for most of the viewing area.

A Wind counseling is in force today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. CDT for the northwestern and far southwestern viewing area.

The temperatures of the view will be reached from almost 90 to almost 100 degrees this afternoon. Average and in a record -high area. My forecast high for lubbock is 96 °. The record high for the date is 94 °, which was defined on April 17, 1925 and then bound on the same date in 2006.

A strong southwestern wind will also develop this afternoon. Persistent speeds of around 25 to 35 miles per hour are expected. Gusts of about 40 to 50 miles per hour are possible.

The heat and the wind will help today to create a critical forest fire risk. Under the weather conditions of this afternoon, fires can develop easily, spread quickly and to control very hard. Be conscientious in free if you do activity that contains an open flame, a spark or excessive heat. The grill in good repairs is okay, but a water source is at hand.

Tonight will also be windy. Speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts from 30 to 40 miles per hour are expected. This evening it will usually be cloudy and cool.

Tomorrow will not be that hot, but it will be pretty warm. And Friday will be windy. Another combustion day about the KCBD/FOX34 consideration area. The temperatures will reach its peak in the 80s.

In late Friday and Friday and Friday evening there is a very little chance of thunderstorms above the Far Eastern viewing area. Every activity will take place in an environment that supports some storms that become serious and are able to create harmful wind gusts and hail. Be aware of the weather.

Storm and rain opportunities will be best on Saturday and Saturday evening. Again, some storms can become serious. The main threats are expected to damage wind gusts and hail. Pay attention to possible watches and warnings that can be issued. Some storms can also accompany locally strong rainfall.

At that time, instructions indicate showers and thunderstorms that end over Sunrise Easter. A generally sunny day is expected on Sunday. The morning will be a bit cold, the afternoon may feel a little cool for some, but the heights are only a few degrees on average around the date.

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