Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* WINDS...Today and Friday. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 6 percent. Friday. As low
as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today. In the 80s to lower 90s. Friday. In the
mid 70s to mid 80s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...Today and Friday
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (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.
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