Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 5 at 4:28AM CST until March 6 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 2:28am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 50s.
* 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (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