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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
213 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024


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213 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN TEXAS
PANHANDLE...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...4 TO 8.

* Timing...12 PM CDT through 9 PM CDT.

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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