Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 1:37PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for dry and windy conditions, which is in effect
from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 80s.
* 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Instruction:
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