Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 12:11PM CDT until March 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 10:11am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG NORTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDTY FOR ALL OF THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...For today, southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. For tomorrow, north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts
up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 8 percent. For
tomorrow, as low as 16 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...For today, in the lower 80s. For tomorrow, in the
40s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread very rapidly with a sudden wind shift tomorrow morning.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical today...1 (out of 5). Critical
tomorrow... 3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10) today. 7 (out of 10) tomorrow.
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; Hartley; Moore
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov