Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 6 at 7:30AM CST until March 6 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 5:30am
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 60s in far western panhandles
increasing to mid 70s in the central panhandles and upper 70s in
the eastern panhandles.
* 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:
Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov