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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
240 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

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Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-
240 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
PARTS OF THE WESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Affected Area...In Texas...Dallam...Sherman...Hartley...
  Moore... Oldham...Potter and Deaf Smith.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...5 TO 6

* Timing...1 PM to 8 PM today.

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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For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
www.weather.gov/ama