Wheeler County, TX

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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 mid 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...Critical...3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).

What to do

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

  • Beaver
  • Hansford
  • Ochiltree
  • Lipscomb
  • Hutchinson
  • Roberts
  • Hemphill
  • Carson
  • Gray
  • Wheeler
  • Armstrong
  • Donley
  • Collingsworth

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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Weather forecasting office

Amarillo Forecast Office

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