Hemphill County, TX
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 11:00 AM CDT – Sunday 04/19 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
Winds
Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 7 percent.
Temperatures
In the 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...7 (out of 10).
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Cimarron
- Texas
- Beaver
- Dallam
- Sherman
- Hansford
- Ochiltree
- Lipscomb
- Hartley
- Moore
- Hutchinson
- Roberts
- Hemphill
- Oldham
- Potter
- Carson
- Gray
- Wheeler
- Deaf Smith
- Randall
- Armstrong
- Donley
- Collingsworth
- Palo Duro Canyon
Briefing
From the forecaster
Critical Fire Weather Returns on Today
Created by the NWS Amarillo WFO
Breezy winds and very low RH values will return today and that will lead to widespread critical Fire Weather conditions, the northwest Panhandles will have stronger winds, and therefore is a bit more of a concern for rapid wildfire growth.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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