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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 9:13 AM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR ENTIRE PANHANDLES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...

* WINDS...Southwest 20.0 to 30.0 mph with gusts up to 45.0 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s.

* 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...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.

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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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 9:13 AM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR ENTIRE PANHANDLES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...

* WINDS...Southwest 20.0 to 30.0 mph with gusts up to 45.0 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s.

* 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...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.

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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