Red Flag Warning

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 356 AM CST Wed Feb 5 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PARTS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS PANHANDLE.. The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening. * Affected Area...In Texas...Moore...Potter...Randall and Palo Duro Canyon. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index... 4 to 6. * Timing... Wednesday from 11 AM to 7 PM. 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.