Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 12:50PM CDT until April 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 10:50am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, which is
in effect from noon to 10 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...For Today, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gust up to 30
mph. Tomorrow, West- southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Today, as low as 9 percent in the west.
For tomorrow, as low as 7 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...For Today, in the upper 80s to lower 90s. For
tomorrow, in the upper 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (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:
Beaver; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov