Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* WINDS....Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Cold
front will switch winds to the north in the evening with gusts
up to 55 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY....As low as 6 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the 70s to lower 90s.

* 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...3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).

Recommendations

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.

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