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:
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Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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...North winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 40s and 50s, dropping through the
afternoon.
* 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...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:
Ochiltree; Lipscomb; 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