Hansford County, TX

Alerts

Warning Area
County Line

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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

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.

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