Oklahoma, Texas Fire Weather Watch | Effective 05/12/2026 22:09

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 12:09AM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 10:09pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 90s. * 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...5 (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: 
Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov