Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 2:13am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 11:00am
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 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15.0 to 25.0 mph with gusts up to 35.0 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s.
* 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 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