Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 15 at 1:56PM CDT until May 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect
from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 90s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
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; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov