Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
217 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024


OKZ001>003-TXZ001>006-170200-
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240417T0200Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-
217 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE OKLAHOMA
PANHANDLE AND FAR NORTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...

* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron...Texas and Beaver. In
  Texas...Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Ochiltree...Lipscomb and
  Hartley.

* 20 Foot Winds...Northwest to north at 20 to 30 mph with gusts
  up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 20
  percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...0 to 4.

* Timing...From 1 PM this afternoon until 9 PM this evening.

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.

&&

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