Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 1:49PM CDT until March 27 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
March 28, 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 10
AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeat winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
today. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on
Saturday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Around 50 today. Upper 60s to lower 70s on
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (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:
Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: