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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Amarillo, TX
NWS Amarillo, TX issued this red flag warning at Mar 30, 2026, 12:28 AM CDT for 13 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Mar 30, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 30, 2026, 12:28 AM CDT (05:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 30, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 30, 2026, 9:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Amarillo, TX
Counties Beaver County, OK, Cimarron County, OK, Texas County, OK, Collingsworth County, TX, Dallam County, TX, Gray County, TX, Hansford County, TX, Hartley County, TX, Hemphill County, TX, Hutchinson County, TX, Lipscomb County, TX, Moore County, TX, Ochiltree County, TX, Roberts County, TX, Sherman County, TX, Wheeler County, TX
The radar
The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 5:35 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Ene Mclean, TX | Severe wind gusts measured at Mesonet station 44 McLean 1E. Strongest gust of 64 mph. |
| Mar 30, 5:35 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Ene Mclean, TX | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 ENE Mclean. Severe wind gusts measured at Mesonet station 44 McLean 1E. Strongest gust of 64 mph. |
| Mar 30, 6:31 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Samnorwood, TX | Pea to quarter size hail fell in Samnorwood. Report via social media. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 99 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 4750 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 47 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
523 WWUS84 KAMA 300528 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1228 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>010-301300- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0021.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill- 1228 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the low 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ TXZ011>020-317-301300- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong- Donley-Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon- 1228 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. && $$
3 follow-up statements
516 WWUS84 KAMA 300836 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 TXZ011>013-016>019-317-300945- /O.CAN.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Oldham-Potter-Carson-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley- Palo Duro Canyon- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. A low pressure system expected to move in during the afternoon hours continues to see winds on the lighter side for the Western Panhandles. However, very dry and hot conditions are still expected to create elevated fire weather conditions. Given this, a Fire Danger Statement will be issued for these areas instead. $$ TXZ014-015-020-301900- /O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0012.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KAMA.FW.W.0021.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Gray-Wheeler-Collingsworth- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. && $$ OKZ001>003-TXZ001>010-301900- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0021.260330T1800Z-260331T0200Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill- 336 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
283 WWUS84 KAMA 301818 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 118 PM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>010-014-015-020-310200- /O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260331T0200Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler- Collingsworth- 118 PM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Near Critical. FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. && $$
740 WWUS84 KAMA 310157 RFWAMA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 857 PM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>010-014-015-020-310300- /O.EXP.KAMA.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260331T0200Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler- Collingsworth- 857 PM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE EASTERN AND NORTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... Winds have been decreasing across the Panhandles and humidity values are increasing. Critical fire weather conditions are no longer being met so the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Amarillo, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 3:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | AMA | Armstrong | 32 min |
| Mar 30, 3:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | AMA | Armstrong | 34 min |
| Mar 30, 4:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | AMA | Gray | 23 min |
| Mar 30, 4:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | AMA | Armstrong | 31 min |
| Mar 30, 4:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | AMA | Gray | 32 min |
| Mar 30, 5:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AMA | Donley, Gray, Wheeler | 55 min |
| Mar 30, 5:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | AMA | Donley | 26 min |
| Mar 30, 5:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AMA | Collingsworth, Donley | 67 min |
| Mar 30, 5:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AMA | Collingsworth, Donley, Wheeler | 48 min |
| Mar 30, 6:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | AMA | Wheeler | 42 min |
| Mar 30, 6:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AMA | Collingsworth, Donley | 62 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.