Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Amarillo, TX ∙ Ady, TX ∙ Deal, TX ∙ Lelia Lake, TX ∙ Canadian, TX ∙ Etter, TX ∙ Mendota, TX ∙ Morse Junction, TX ∙ Four Way, TX ∙ Borger Hutchinson County Airport, TX

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1144 AM CDT Mon Mar 9 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY AND DRY CONDITIONS IN THE TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 70s. * 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...Critical...3 (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.

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