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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:44 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE
PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE
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 noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS...Today and Friday. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 6 percent. Friday. As low
as 8 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Today. In the 80s to lower 90s. Friday. In the
mid 70s to mid 80s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...Today and Friday

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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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:44 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE
PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE
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 noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS...Today and Friday. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 6 percent. Friday. As low
as 8 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Today. In the 80s to lower 90s. Friday. In the
mid 70s to mid 80s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...Today and Friday

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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