Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 12:46PM CDT until April 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
PALO DURO CANYON AND SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and
low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday afternoon
through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...For the warning, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. For the watch, west 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For both watch and warning, as low as 7
percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* TEMPERATURES...For the warning, upper 80s to low 90s. For the
watch, 80s to low 90s.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (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:
Potter; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov