Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 11:38AM CDT until April 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 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).

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.