Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 3:20PM CDT until April 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (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; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov