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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1243 PM CST Mon Feb 16 2026


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1243 PM CST Mon Feb 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST
TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA 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 Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* WINDS...For warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For watch, southwesterly winds 25 
  to 30 mph with gust upwards of 40 mph. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For warning, as low as 13 percent. For
  watch, as low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 60s for warning. In the mid
  50s for the watch. 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...Critical

  FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

  WEATHER...Critical...3 (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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