Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 13 at 1:13AM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 11:13pm
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from noon today to
8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.
* LIGHTNING...Dry thunderstorms could lead to fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Thunderstorm wind gusts will create strong
sporadic winds for fires. Up to 70 mph winds are possible with
severe thunderstorms.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (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.
Area Description:
Beaver; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Roberts; Hemphill; Gray; Wheeler; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov