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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Amarillo TX

1223 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026



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1223 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT

THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE

TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...



...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY

FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...



* WINDS...For the warning, south to southwest 15 to 20 mph with

  gusts up to 30 mph. For the watch, north 20 to 30 mph with 

  gusts up to 40 mph.



* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 4 percent. For

  the watch, as low as 10 percent.



* TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the mid to upper 90s. For the

  watch, in the mid 70s to 80s.



* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to 

  spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.



* SEVERITY...Low-end Critical



  FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).



  WEATHER...Near 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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