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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-23 21:00:04 147 WWUS84 KAMA 240259 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 859 PM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 TXZ001-240400- /O.CAN.KAMA.FW.A.0005.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/ Dallam- 859 PM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DALLAM COUNTY... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. Winds are not expected to reach critical fire weather thresholds. Therefore, Dallam county will not be included in the Red Flag Warning. $$ TXZ006-011-012-016>018-317-241100- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0005.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0008.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/ Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong- Palo Duro Canyon- 859 PM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST TUESDAY FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHWEST TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the low 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 03:42:34 707 WWUS84 KAMA 240941 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 341 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 TXZ006-011-012-016>018-317-242100- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0008.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/ Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong- Palo Duro Canyon- 341 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHWEST TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 80s. * 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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 10:16:46 829 WWUS84 KAMA 241616 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1016 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 OKZ001-TXZ001-250100- /O.EXA.KAMA.FW.W.0008.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/ Cimarron-Dallam- 1016 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 7 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gust upwards of 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Low-end Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. && $$ TXZ006-011-012-016>018-317-250100- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0008.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/ Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong- Palo Duro Canyon- 1016 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHWEST TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...West 10.0 to 20.0 mph with gusts up to 35.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Low-end Critical to Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-24 10:16:46 829 WWUS84 KAMA 241616 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1016 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 OKZ001-TXZ001-250100- /O.EXA.KAMA.FW.W.0008.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/ Cimarron-Dallam- 1016 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 7 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gust upwards of 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Low-end Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. && $$ TXZ006-011-012-016>018-317-250100- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0008.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/ Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong- Palo Duro Canyon- 1016 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHWEST TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...West 10.0 to 20.0 mph with gusts up to 35.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Low-end Critical to Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-24 18:33:00 713 WWUS84 KAMA 250032 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 632 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 OKZ001-TXZ001-006-011-012-016>018-317-250145- /O.EXP.KAMA.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260225T0100Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall- Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon- 632 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST TEXAS PANHANDLE... Winds are weakening and the fire weather conditions are improving. 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