Texas Fire Weather Watch | Effective 04/20/2026 21:56

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 20, 2026 - 9:56pm
Expires: 
April 21, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to low 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...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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: 
Deaf Smith
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX