Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 30 at 12:28AM CDT until March 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 10:28pm
Expires:
March 30, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from 1
PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the low 90s.
* 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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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:
Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: