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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
249 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026

TXZ011-012-016-017-317-100200-
Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Vega, Wildorado, Boys Ranch, Amarillo,
Bushland, Dawn, Hereford, Bootleg, Buffalo Lake, Canyon,
Umbarger, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park
249 AM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN
TEXAS PANHANDLE TODAY FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM...

* Affected Area...The southwestern Texas Panhandle.

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

* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent.

* Timing...Today from 2 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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