Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 1 at 1:11AM CDT until April 2 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 11:11pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidty, which is
in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Instruction:
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:
Texas; Hansford; Hutchinson; Carson; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov