Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
137 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
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Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
137 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
MUCH OF THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR ALL OF THE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for the combined Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, which is
in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has
also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry
conditions is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Thursday is no longer in
effect.
* WINDS...For Warning: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
mph. For Watch: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Warning: As low as 5 percent. For Watch:
As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 80s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
137 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
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/O.NEW.KAMA.FW.A.0017.260417T1700Z-260418T0100Z/
Wheeler-Donley-
137 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
MUCH OF THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR ALL OF THE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from
noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for dry and windy conditions is
in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* WINDS...For Warning: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
mph. For Watch: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Warning: As low as 5 percent. For Watch:
As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...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.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
137 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
TXZ020-160645-
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Collingsworth-
137 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR ALL OF THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS
PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for dry and windy conditions, which is in effect
from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...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...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1226 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
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/O.NEW.KLUB.FW.A.0018.260417T1700Z-260418T0200Z/
Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-Garza-
1226 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING
PLAINS...
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.
* Timing...Afternoon through early evening.
* Wind...Southwest at 20 to 25 mph.
* Humidity...Single digits.
* Fuels...Dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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