Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 2:28PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which
is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* 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...6 (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:
Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore; Oldham
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
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