Hansford 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 Thursday 04/23 12:00 PM CDT – Thursday 04/23 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
Winds
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 6 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)...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.
Areas impacted
- Beaver
- Hansford
- Ochiltree
- Lipscomb
- Hutchinson
- Roberts
- Hemphill
- Carson
- Gray
- Wheeler
- Armstrong
- Donley
- Collingsworth
Briefing
From the forecaster
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today
Created by the NWS Amarillo WFO
West of the dry line conditions will be very dry and breezy. This will create critical fire weather conditions for much of the western panhandles this afternoon and evening. Be fire smart and prevent wildfires.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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