Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 4 at 8:52PM CST until March 6 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITYFOR
THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...in the mid 70s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER... Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
Area Description:
Cimarron; Dallam
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov