Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 10:38pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 8:00am
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 today to 8 PM CDT this evening. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy
winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday
afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Today southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Tuesday 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today as low as 11 percent. Tuesday as low
as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today and Tuesday, in the 80s to low 90s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...Today and Tuesday
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
Area Description:
Collingsworth
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov