Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 2:00PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect
from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 90s.
* 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:
Hutchinson; Carson; Armstrong
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov