Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 11:37AM CST until March 6 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for the western two thirds of the combined Oklahoma and
Texas Panhandles, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST
Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. A major wind
shift, to the north behind a cold front, is expected towards
the end of this Red Flag Warning
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 60s.
* 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...Critical...3 (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:
Texas; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov