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Amarillo - TX, US, National Weather Service

Potter County

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR OK AND TX PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. WINDS...Southwest 20.0 to 35.0 mph with gusts up to 45.0 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. 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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.