Fire danger is expected to increase across the South Plains and broader West Texas region through the end of the month, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Forecasters say the High Plains, Caprock and western Rolling Plains will continue to see elevated to critical fire weather, driven by near-record heat, strong winds and extremely dry vegetation.
Lubbock’s previous March record of 95 degrees, set on March 31, 1946, has already been surpassed three times this month – including a new all-time March high of 98 degrees recorded on March 21, which was recorded again this week on Thursday, March 26…