Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 1 at 6:39AM CDT until April 2 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:39am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WINDS...Today. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Thursday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 22 percent. Thursday. As
low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today. Mid 70s to 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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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; Sherman; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov