Deaf Smith County, TX
Alerts
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In effect from Wednesday 04/22 1:00 PM CDT – Wednesday 04/22 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
Winds
Today. Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Thursday. West southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
Today. As low as 7 percent. Thursday. As low as 5 percent.
Temperatures
Today. In the upper 80s. Thursday in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
Areas impacted
- Cimarron
- Texas
- Dallam
- Sherman
- Hartley
- Moore
- Oldham
- Potter
- Deaf Smith
- Randall
- Palo Duro Canyon
In effect from Thursday 04/23 12:00 PM CDT – Thursday 04/23 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
Winds
Today. Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Thursday. West southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
Today. As low as 7 percent. Thursday. As low as 5 percent.
Temperatures
Today. In the upper 80s. Thursday in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
Areas impacted
- Cimarron
- Texas
- Dallam
- Sherman
- Hartley
- Moore
- Oldham
- Potter
- Deaf Smith
- Randall
- Palo Duro Canyon
Briefing
From the forecaster
Severe Thunderstorm Potential Wednesday
Created by the NWS Amarillo WFO
Wednesday, there is a 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms to develop in the central and eastern combined Panhandles. Thunderstorms will likely develop in the afternoon to early evening hours, and a better understanding of potential hazards will be gained the closer we get to Wednesday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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