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Location: Amarillo, TX
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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:18 PM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON
TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
VALUES FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong winds and low relatively humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 7 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 40s.

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

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Critical...3 (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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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:18 PM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON
TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
VALUES FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong winds and low relatively humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 7 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 40s.

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

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Critical...3 (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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