Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
843 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

OKZ002-003-TXZ004-005-009-010-014-015-018>020-317-090200-
Texas-Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-
Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Farnsworth,
Perryton, Wolf Creek Park, Waka, Booker, Higgins, Follett,
Codman, Lora, Miami, Canadian, Glazier, Lake Marvin, Kingsmill,
Pampa, Briscoe, Wheeler, Lela, Shamrock, Twitty, Claude,
Washburn, Wayside, Goodnight, Clarendon, Lutie, Wellington,
Dozier, Samnorwood, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park
843 AM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR EASTERN AND
CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE COMBINED PANHANDLES AND PALO DURO
CANYON...

* Affected Area...Eastern and central portions of the combined
  Panhandles and Palo Duro Canyon.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwesterly at 15-20 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.

* Timing...Today from 1 PM to 9 PM.

Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames
are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that
weather conditions will be favorable for the development of
large grass fires.

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