Brīdinājumi, Channing Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Service

Red Flag Warning issued April 24 at 1:39PM CDT until April 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron and Texas. In Texas... Dallam...Sherman...Hartley...Moore...Oldham and Potter. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...6 to 8. * Timing...Noon on Thursday to 9 PM CDT on Thursday. 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.