Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 10:56AM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for windy and very dry conditions, which is in effect
from 9 AM Monday to midnight CDT Monday night. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...Today, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
mph. Monday, southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today, 90s to low-100s. Monday, upper-80s to
around 100.
* 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...Extreme...4 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).
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.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 20:00 - ma klo 5:00
