Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 24 at 1:29PM CDT until April 25 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy and dry conditions, which is in effect from 1
PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry conditions is
in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* WINDS...For Saturday, southwest around 15 mph gusting up to 25
mph. For Sunday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Saturday, as low as 8 percent. For
Sunday, as low as 11 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 80s.
* IMPACTS...
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (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:
Hartley; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: