Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 8:18AM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 6:18am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WINDS...Today, south-southwest at 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Sunday, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today, mid-90s to low-100s. Sunday, low-90s to
low-100s.
* 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...9 (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; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; 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