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Home Fire Weather Warning 0038 Issued by the Amarillo Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-16 00:22:17 840 WWUS84 KAMA 160521 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1221 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026 OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011>020-317-161330- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0022.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0038.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.A.0023.260517T1700Z-260518T0200Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray- Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Palo Duro Canyon- 1221 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... 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 10 PM CDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS... For the warning, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the watch, southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 6 percent. For the watch, as low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES... For the warning, in the mid 90s to 104. For the watch, in the mid 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...Critical..4 (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. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. && $$ OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-008>010-161330- /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0038.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.A.0023.260517T1700Z-260518T0200Z/ Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts- Hemphill- 1221 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... 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 10 PM CDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS... For the warning, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the watch, southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 6 percent. For the watch, as low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES... For the warning, in the mid 90s to 104. For the watch, in the mid 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...Critical...4 (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. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-16 00:22:17 840 WWUS84 KAMA 160521 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1221 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026 OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011>020-317-161330- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0022.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0038.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.A.0023.260517T1700Z-260518T0200Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray- Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Palo Duro Canyon- 1221 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... 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 10 PM CDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS... For the warning, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the watch, southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 6 percent. For the watch, as low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES... For the warning, in the mid 90s to 104. For the watch, in the mid 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...Critical..4 (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. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. && $$ OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-008>010-161330- /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0038.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.A.0023.260517T1700Z-260518T0200Z/ Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts- Hemphill- 1221 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... 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 10 PM CDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS... For the warning, southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the watch, southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 6 percent. For the watch, as low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES... For the warning, in the mid 90s to 104. For the watch, in the mid 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...Critical...4 (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. 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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