Amarillo, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
SOUTHWEST 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 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

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

* SEVERITY...Elevated to low end critical.

FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (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.

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