Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 12:30PM CDT until March 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 10:30am
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 9 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch for
Sunday is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...For today, south to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. For Sunday, north to northeast 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 40 to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 4 percent. For Sunday,
as low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...For today, in the mid to upper 90s to just over
100. For Sunday, in the low 70s to mid 80s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (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