Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
941 WWUS84 KAMA 230740 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 240 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024 TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-240100- /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0021.240523T1800Z-240524T0100Z/ Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith- 240 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PARTS OF THE WESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * Affected Area...In Texas...Dallam...Sherman...Hartley... Moore... Oldham...Potter and Deaf Smith. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...5 TO 6 * Timing...1 PM to 8 PM today. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit... www.weather.gov/ama