Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 11:11AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 9:11am
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Strong
erratic wind gusts from thunderstorms may exceed 40 mph and
higher.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 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...Near Critical...2 (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:
Ochiltree; Lipscomb; 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: