Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 11:38AM CDT until April 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for windy and dry conditions, which is in effect from
noon to 8 PM CDT Monday.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph today,
and westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph on Monday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent today and Monday.
* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s.
* 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 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:
Dallam; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: