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Amarillo - TX, US, National Weather Service

Lipscomb County

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE OKLAHOMA AND NORTHERN TEXAS 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 7 PM CDT Monday. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 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.