Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Amarillo, TX ∙ Stratford, TX ∙ Boden, TX ∙ Eva, OK ∙ Sunray, TX ∙ Marsh, TX ∙ Hardesty, OK ∙ Murdo, TX ∙ Lake Tanglewood, TX ∙ Hartley, TX

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 143 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE WESTERN COMBINED PANHANDLES... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR THE WESTERN COMBINED PANHANDLES... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (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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