Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 5 at 12:39PM CDT until April 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Monday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* 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...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:
Beaver; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Moore
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov