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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1143 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

TXZ002-007-008-012-013-017-018-317-170000-
Sherman-Moore-Hutchinson-Potter-Carson-Randall-Armstrong-
Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Stratford, Dumas, Four Way, Masterson,
Borger, Amarillo, Bushland, Panhandle, Pantex, White Deer,
Skellytown, Buffalo Lake, Canyon, Umbarger, Claude, Washburn,
Wayside, Goodnight, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park
1143 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR PORTIONS OF THE
CENTRAL TEXAS PANHANDLE FROM MID MORNING THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Affected Area...Portions of the central Texas Panhandle.

* 20 Foot Winds...Northerly at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent.

* Timing...9 AM through 6 PM Friday.

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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