Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
250
FNUS54 KAMA 160626
FWFAMA
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
.DISCUSSION...
Critical fire weather conditions will continue through Saturday. As
winds increase and relative humidities remain very dry, Sunday and
Monday will likely see critical to extreme fire weather conditions.
A cold front on Monday night could cause ongoing fires to behave
erratically and quickly intensify.
TXZ012-017-162100-
Potter-Randall-
Including the cities of Amarillo, Bushland, Buffalo Lake, Canyon,
and Umbarger
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 102 61 99
Min/Max RH % 5 56 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 10 G20 SW 18 G30
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 12 G27 S 14 G30 SW 22 G39
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5240 5120
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 17180 16790
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 8 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) S 17 SW 30
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 41920 66560
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 257700 436540
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 5 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Category
Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Not as warm. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds
generally less than 15 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 50. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
$$
OKZ001-162100-
Cimarron-
Including the cities of Boise City and Keyes
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 96 54 93
Min/Max RH % 9 23 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) Lgt/Var SW 14 G27
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) S 10 G24 S 12 G25 SW 24 G43
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4790 4370
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15730 14350
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 SW 15
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 17 SW 33
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 38320 65550
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 235950 416150
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 3 8
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs
in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
OKZ002-162100-
Texas-
Including the city of Guymon
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 98 57 97
Min/Max RH % 9 30 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) NE 5 SW 19 G32
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) S 7 G18 S 11 G22 SW 25 G41
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4690 5220
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15370 17130
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 SW 14
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 17 SW 31
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 37520 73080
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 230550 462510
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 3 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
mid 90s. South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Category
Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 40s. Highs around 80. South winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
OKZ003-162100-
Beaver-
Including the cities of Beaver and Forgan
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 98 64 98
Min/Max RH % 12 53 7
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) S 8 G17 S 23 G34
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) S 8 G20 S 16 G29 S 25 G41
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4600 5210
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15080 17100
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 SW 14
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 17 SW 32
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 36800 72940
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 226200 478800
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 1 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
upper 90s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the mid 70s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph. Category Day
Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 50. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ001-006-162100-
Dallam-Hartley-
Including the cities of Dalhart, Ware, Conlen, Hartley, Channing,
and Romero
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 96 55 92
Min/Max RH % 8 21 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) Lgt/Var SW 17 G30
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 9 G23 S 12 G22 SW 24 G43
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4740 4700
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15550 15420
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 9 SW 14
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 20 SW 31
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 42660 65800
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 264350 416340
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 3 8
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Windy, clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds generally less
than 15 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ002-162100-
Sherman-
Including the city of Stratford
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 98 57 95
Min/Max RH % 8 25 6
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) Lgt/Var SW 19 G30
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 8 G20 S 11 G20 SW 24 G40
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4790 4970
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15730 16320
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 7 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 16 SW 30
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 33530 64610
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 220220 424320
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 1 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower
90s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category
Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ007-162100-
Moore-
Including the cities of Dumas, Four Way, and Masterson
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 101 60 99
Min/Max RH % 5 31 4
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) W 5 SW 20 G30
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 9 G20 S 12 G22 SW 23 G40
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4920 5160
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16150 16950
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 8 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) S 18 SW 30
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 39360 67080
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 258400 440700
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category
Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in
the upper 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs around 70. East winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ003-162100-
Hansford-
Including the cities of Spearman and Gruver
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 98 61 97
Min/Max RH % 8 37 6
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 6 SW 22 G32
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 8 G18 S 12 G24 SW 24 G40
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4810 5220
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15790 17130
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 18 SW 30
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 38480 67860
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 252640 445380
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 1 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in
the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph. Category Day
Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ008-162100-
Hutchinson-
Including the city of Borger
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 103 64 101
Min/Max RH % 7 45 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 7 SW 21 G32
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 8 G20 S 13 G26 SW 22 G37
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5080 5280
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16650 17340
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 8 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) S 18 SW 30
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 40640 68640
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 266400 450840
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds generally less than
15 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ004-162100-
Ochiltree-
Including the cities of Farnsworth, Perryton, Wolf Creek Park,
and Waka
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 98 64 97
Min/Max RH % 10 50 7
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 8 SW 23 G32
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 9 G19 S 16 G29 SW 25 G40
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4800 5210
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15760 17080
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 SW 14
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 18 SW 32
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 38400 72940
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 252160 478240
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 1 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Windy, clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category Day Index
is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph. Category Day
Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ009-162100-
Roberts-
Including the cities of Codman, Lora, and Miami
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 10 0 10
Max/Min Temp 100 65 100
Min/Max RH % 9 58 7
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 9 G17 SW 22 G31
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 10 G23 S 17 G32 S 23 G39
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5120 5130
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16800 16820
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 7 SW 14
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 16 SW 31
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 35840 71820
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 235200 454140
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ005-162100-
Lipscomb-
Including the cities of Booker, Higgins, and Follett
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 10 10 10
Max/Min Temp 99 66 97
Min/Max RH % 12 65 10
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) S 9 G18 S 23 G35
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) S 10 G23 S 18 G31 S 24 G40
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4840 5030
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15870 16490
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 9 SW 14
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 21 SW 32
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 43560 70420
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 285660 461720
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 3 6
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
upper 90s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows around 50. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds generally less than
15 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ010-162100-
Hemphill-
Including the cities of Canadian, Glazier, and Lake Marvin
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 10 10 10
Max/Min Temp 100 66 97
Min/Max RH % 10 71 11
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) S 11 G22 S 22 G35
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) S 13 G26 S 20 G35 S 22 G38
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4820 5020
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 15810 16470
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 9 S 14
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 21 S 32
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 43380 70280
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 284580 461160
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 3 6
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the
upper 90s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 50.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
$$
TXZ011-162100-
Oldham-
Including the cities of Vega, Wildorado, and Boys Ranch
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 98 60 95
Min/Max RH % 6 22 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) W 6 SW 18 G27
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 8 G21 S 13 G23 SW 22 G38
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5170 4770
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16950 15660
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 7 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 16 SW 29
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 36190 62010
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 237300 391500
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows around 60. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds
generally less than 15 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ016-162100-
Deaf Smith-
Including the cities of Dawn, Hereford, and Bootleg
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 98 58 95
Min/Max RH % 5 37 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 8 SW 15 G24
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 13 G27 S 14 G29 SW 22 G39
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5080 4670
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16660 15320
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 8 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) S 18 SW 30
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 40640 60710
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 266560 398320
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 5 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs around 90.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower
80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Category
Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Not as warm. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs around 70. East winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds
generally less than 15 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds generally less than
15 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ013-162100-
Carson-
Including the cities of Panhandle, Pantex, White Deer,
and Skellytown
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
Max/Min Temp 101 63 99
Min/Max RH % 6 60 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 11 G18 SW 20 G32
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 11 G23 S 14 G25 SW 22 G39
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5130 5190
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16840 17020
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 8 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) S 18 SW 30
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 41040 67470
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 269440 442520
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category
Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows around 50. Highs around
80. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Category
Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ018-317-162100-
Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Claude, Washburn, Wayside, Goodnight,
and Palo Duro Canyon State Park
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 10 0 0
Max/Min Temp 102 64 100
Min/Max RH % 5 68 5
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 12 G23 SW 17 G26
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 14 G25 S 15 G27 SW 21 G38
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5220 5060
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 17130 16600
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 9 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) S 20 SW 30
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 46980 65780
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 291210 431600
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in
the lower 80s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Not as warm. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds
generally less than 15 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ014-162100-
Gray-
Including the cities of Kingsmill and Pampa
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 10 0 10
Max/Min Temp 100 66 98
Min/Max RH % 7 69 8
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) SW 12 SW 19 G29
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) SW 13 G23 S 16 G27 S 23 G40
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5070 4890
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16620 16050
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 SW 14
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 17 SW 31
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 40560 68460
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 249300 433350
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 7
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs
around 80. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds generally less than
15 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
$$
TXZ019-162100-
Donley-
Including the city of Clarendon
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 10 10 10
Max/Min Temp 103 66 100
Min/Max RH % 6 75 9
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) S 12 SW 16 G24
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) S 15 G26 S 17 G26 S 21 G38
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5240 5060
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 17200 16600
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 10 SW 13
Transport Wnd (kts) S 22 SW 29
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 52400 65780
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 326800 415000
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 6
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper
90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Category Day
Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Not as warm. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day
Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds
generally less than 15 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 50s. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
$$
TXZ015-162100-
Wheeler-
Including the cities of Briscoe, Wheeler, Lela, Shamrock, and Twitty
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 10 10 10
Max/Min Temp 101 66 97
Min/Max RH % 9 76 13
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) S 13 G20 S 18 G34
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) S 15 G26 S 18 G35 S 22 G38
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 4880 4830
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16000 15840
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 11 SW 14
Transport Wnd (kts) S 24 SW 31
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 53680 67620
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 336000 427680
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 5
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
upper 90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Category Day Index is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in
the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows around 50. Highs in
the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph. Category Day Index is
4.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
$$
TXZ020-162100-
Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Lutie, Wellington, Dozier, and Samnorwood
126 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type None None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 10 10 20
Max/Min Temp 102 67 97
Min/Max RH % 8 77 17
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 20
20Ft Wnd - AM (mph) S 13 S 17 G27
20Ft Wnd - PM (mph) S 15 G26 S 18 G33 S 21 G36
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mixing Hgt (m-agl) 5080 4720
Mixing Hgt (ft-agl) 16680 15470
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 10 S 13
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 22 S 29
Vent Rate (m*m/s) 50800 61360
Vent Rate (kt-ft) 316920 386750
Category Day 5 5
MaxRFTI 4 4
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 100.
South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Category Day Index
is 5.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Not as warm. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs
in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Category Day Index is 5.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Category Day Index is 4.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 50s. Highs around 80. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
Category Day Index is 4.
$$