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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 8:14 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR EASTERN COMBINED TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * LIGHTNING...Dry thunderstorms could lead to fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Thunderstorm wind gusts will create strong sporadic winds for fires. Up to 70 mph winds are possible with severe thunderstorms. * 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...Elevated...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:13 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High temperatures up to 109. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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