Pampa, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE
PANHANDLES...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...Southwest 25.0 to 35.0 mph with gusts up to 55.0 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Mainly in the 80s.

* 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...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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