Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 2:00PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from 1
PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 90s.
* 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.
Area Description:
Beaver; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Roberts; Hemphill; Gray; Wheeler; Donley; Collingsworth
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: