Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 12:21AM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 10:21pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for
breezy winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Sunday
afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* WINDS... For the warning, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph. For the watch, southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 6 percent. For
the watch, as low as 5 percent.
* TEMPERATURES... For the warning, in the mid 90s to 104. For the
watch, in the mid 90s.
* 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...Critical..4 (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; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov