Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 21 at 12:23AM CDT until March 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 10:23pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
* WINDS...For the warning, south to southwest 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. For the watch, north 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 4 percent. For
the watch, as low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the mid to upper 90s. For the
watch, in the mid 70s to 80s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...Low-end Critical
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