Red Flag Warning for Cimarron; Texas; Beaver +21 more
Impacts: Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Official alert brief
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for windy and very dry conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
WINDS
Today, southwest to south-southwest at 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Sunday, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
As low as 4 percent.
TEMPERATURES
Today, mid-90s to low-100s. Sunday, low-90s to low-100s.
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...Critical...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).
Instructions
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.