RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE COMBINED PANHANDLES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE PANHANDLES
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which
is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Today southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.
Tuesday 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today as low as 9 percent. Tuesday as low as
10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today and Tuesday, in the 80s to low 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...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
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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