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: 2026-02-16T12:27:00-06:00

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 12:27PM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

* WINDS…West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…In the mid to upper 60s.

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

* SEVERITY…

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

WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (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.

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