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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
117 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-
Oldham-Potter-Carson-Deaf Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart, Ware,
Conlen, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Hartley, Channing, Romero,
Dumas, Four Way, Masterson, Borger, Vega, Wildorado, Boys Ranch,
Amarillo, Bushland, Panhandle, Pantex, White Deer, Skellytown,
Dawn, Hereford, Bootleg, Buffalo Lake, Canyon, Umbarger,
and Palo Duro Canyon State Park
117 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE CENTRAL AND
WESTERN PANHANDLES...

* Affected Area...The central and western Panhandles.

* 20 Foot Winds...South to southwest winds up to 15 mph with gusts
  up to 25 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent.

* Timing...This afternoon from 1 pm till 8 pm CDT.

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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