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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 4:19 AM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST COMBINED PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the 70's. * 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...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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