Perkins, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Perkins.

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Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gust upwards of 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For warning, as low as 13 percent. For watch, as low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 60s for warning. In the mid 50s for the watch. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND PORTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For Tuesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For Wednesday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Tuesday, as low as 14 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For Tuesday, up to 85 degrees. For Wednesday, up to 75 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely 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).

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gust upwards of 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For warning, as low as 13 percent. For watch, as low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 60s for warning. In the mid 50s for the watch. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND PORTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For Tuesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For Wednesday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Tuesday, as low as 14 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For Tuesday, up to 85 degrees. For Wednesday, up to 75 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely 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).

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 12:25PM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may also produce blowing dust, which could cause a sudden drop in visibility.

Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 11:14AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.