Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
227 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

OKZ001-TXZ001-130200-
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240413T0200Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-
227 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron. In Texas...Dallam.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...3 to 5.

* Timing...1 PM TO 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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