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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Amarillo TX

217 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026



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Palo Duro Canyon-

217 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026



...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT

FOR WINDY AND VERY DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA 

PANHANDLES...



* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.



* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.



* TEMPERATURES...In the 90s to around 100.



* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to 

  spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.



* SEVERITY...



  FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).



  WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5).



  FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).



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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