Red Flag Warning

FROM: NWS Amarillo TX
AREA: 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
SENT: 2026-02-16T12:43:00-06:00

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which
is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* WINDS…For warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40
mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For watch, southwesterly winds 25
to 30 mph with gust upwards of 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…For warning, as low as 13 percent. For
watch, as low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…In the mid to upper 60s for warning. In the mid
50s for the watch.

* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY…Critical

FUELS (ERC)…70th-89th percentile…4 (out of 5).

WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT…5 (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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T21:00:00-06:00