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Home Fire Weather Warning 0021 Issued by the Amarillo Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-30 00:28:41 246 WWUS84 KAMA 300528 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1228 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>010-301300- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0021.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill- 1228 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the low 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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. && $$ TXZ011>020-317-301300- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong- Donley-Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon- 1228 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-30 03:37:04 700 WWUS84 KAMA 300836 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 TXZ011>013-016>019-317-300945- /O.CAN.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Oldham-Potter-Carson-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley- Palo Duro Canyon- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. A low pressure system expected to move in during the afternoon hours continues to see winds on the lighter side for the Western Panhandles. However, very dry and hot conditions are still expected to create elevated fire weather conditions. Given this, a Fire Danger Statement will be issued for these areas instead. $$ TXZ014-015-020-301900- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KAMA.FW.W.0021.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Gray-Wheeler-Collingsworth- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. && $$ OKZ001>003-TXZ001>010-301900- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0021.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-03-30 03:37:04 700 WWUS84 KAMA 300836 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 TXZ011>013-016>019-317-300945- /O.CAN.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Oldham-Potter-Carson-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley- Palo Duro Canyon- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. A low pressure system expected to move in during the afternoon hours continues to see winds on the lighter side for the Western Panhandles. However, very dry and hot conditions are still expected to create elevated fire weather conditions. Given this, a Fire Danger Statement will be issued for these areas instead. $$ TXZ014-015-020-301900- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KAMA.FW.W.0021.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Gray-Wheeler-Collingsworth- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (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. && $$ OKZ001>003-TXZ001>010-301900- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0021.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. && $$ |
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