Amarillo, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AMARILLO HAS ISSUED A FIRE WARNING
AT THE REQUEST OF OLDHAM COUNTY AND POTTER COUNTY OFFICES OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR WESTERN POTTER AND EASTERN OLDHAM COUNTIES.

* AT 530 PM CST...A DANGEROUS WILDFIRE WAS LOCATED OVER VALLEY DE
ORO... OR 20 MILES NORTHWEST OF AMARILLO...MOVING RAPIDLY EAST AT
3 TO 5 MPH.

* AREAS IMPACTED... VALLEY DE ORO AND TASCOSA ROAD SOUTHEAST OF BOYS
RANCH. THERE IS A MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR VALLEY DE ORO.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...SMOKE AND FIRE WILL PRESENT A THREAT TO
LIFE AND PROPERTY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

BE PREPARED TO EVACUATE QUICKLY IF REQUESTED AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. DO NOT DRIVE
INTO SMOKE.

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...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hutchinson,
Oldham, Palo Duro Canyon, Potter, and Randall Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE TEXAS AND
OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY
FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE TEXAS AND
OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.

* WINDS... For today, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70
mph. For tomorrow, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today as low as 10 percent. For
tomorrow, as low as 9 percent

* TEMPERATURES...For today in the 70s to low 80s. For tomorrow, in
the 60s to mid 70s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...High-end Critical to Critical

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE TEXAS AND
OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY
FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE TEXAS AND
OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.

* WINDS... For today, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70
mph. For tomorrow, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today as low as 10 percent. For
tomorrow, as low as 9 percent

* TEMPERATURES...For today in the 70s to low 80s. For tomorrow, in
the 60s to mid 70s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...High-end Critical to Critical

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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.

&&

...AIRPORT WEATHER WARNING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued an Airport
Weather Warning for Rick Husband International Airport
and Tradewind Airport for the following hazards...

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 40 knots or greater.

* WHEN...10 AM CST through 6 PM CST.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak wind gusts up to 55 kts is expected
this afternoon, but there is a low chance for peak wind gusts
around 60 kts. Reduced visibility is possible due to blowing
dust, most likely in the afternoon.