Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 20 at 12:20PM CDT until March 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
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. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect for Saturday.
* WINDS...For the warning, south to southwest 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. For the watch, north 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 4 percent. For
the watch, as low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the mid to upper 90s. For the
watch, in the mid 70s to lower 90s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...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; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov