Weather Alerts For Vega, TX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 822 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall- 822 AM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Elevated to low end critical. FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (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. &&

Pollen Index: 8.7 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Cedar/Juniper Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Friday will remain stable in the high range. Pollen producing plants are at a relatively steady level of pollination at this time.