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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
413 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026


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413 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE
PANHANDLES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS
FOR THE ENTIRE PANHANDLES PANHANDLE...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15.0 to 25.0 mph with gusts up to 35.0 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s.

* 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).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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413 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR ENTIRE PANHANDLES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...

* WINDS...Southwest 20.0 to 30.0 mph with gusts up to 45.0 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s.

* 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...Critical...2 (out of 5).

 FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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