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Airport Weather Warning
Issued: 9:13 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIRPORT WEATHER WARNING... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued an Airport Weather Warning for Rick Husband International Airport and Tradewind Airport for the following hazards... * WHAT...Southwest winds of 40 knots or greater. * WHEN...Now through 6 PM CDT. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gust of this strength may be brief and accompanied by localized pockets of blowing dust that can slightly reduce visibility under the standard 10 miles.
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:42 PM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES... * WINDS...Southwest 25.0 to 35.0 mph with gusts up to 45.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the low to mid 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (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. &&
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