TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
The National Weather Service and Texas A&M Forest Service are warning of high potential for significant wildfires to occur this week.
Forecast widespread extremely critical fire weather conditions in the Texas Panhandle, including high winds and low humidity, will align with critically dry grass vegetation and may result in large wildfires that are difficult to control. Sustained winds are forecast near 40-45 mph with gusts exceeding 60 mph, humidity levels are forecast between 5-10% and temperatures will be warm. Texas A&M Forest Service has positioned additional personnel and equipment at its offices in Childress, Amarillo and Lubbock to prepare for the weather event. Additionally, fire resources have been staged in Miami for a fast response to the area. Aviation is staged across the Texas Panhandle and will be a valuable resource, but it is important to note that these aircraft may not be able to fly with wind speeds this high. To find information on fires that Texas A&M Forest Service is working, stay updated through the agency’s Facebook and Twitter Incident Information – Texas A&M Forest Service @AllHazardsTFS.
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