Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 13 at 4:53PM CDT until March 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR THE ENTIRE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* WINDS...For the warning, south to southwest winds of 15 to 20
mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the watch, north winds of 30 to
40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...For warning, elevated to near critical. For watch,
critical
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...For the warning elevated...1 (out of 5). For the watch
near critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT... For the warning 5 (out of 10). For the watch
6 (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; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov