One product issued by NWS for: Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 233 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024 OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-317-250900- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0021.240525T1700Z-240526T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0022.240525T1700Z-240526T0300Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter- Deaf Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon- 233 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN HALF OF COMBINED PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron and Texas. In Texas... Dallam...Sherman...Hartley...Moore...Oldham...Potter...Deaf Smith...Randall and Palo Duro Canyon. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...5 to 7 * Timing...Saturday, 12 PM to 10 PM. 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