Red Flag Warning for Beaver; Ochiltree; Lipscomb +7 more
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What is happening
Impacts: Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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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The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * LIGHTNING...Dry thunderstorms could lead to fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Thunderstorm wind gusts will create strong sporadic winds for fires. Up to 70 mph winds are possible with severe thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
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Red Flag Warning issued August 13 at 1:13AM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Amarillo TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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