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fire weather
Alfalfa, OK

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/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Beaver, OK

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-180000-
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0033.180417T1500Z-180418T0700Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
402 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE TEXAS PANHANDLE...

* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron...Texas and Beaver. In
Texas...Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Ochiltree...Lipscomb...
Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...Roberts...Hemphill...Oldham...
Potter...Carson...Gray...Wheeler...Deaf Smith...Randall...
Armstrong...Donley and Collingsworth.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
60 mph. 20 foot winds will shift to the northwest during the
evening hours behind a cold front and will diminish to around 15
to 25 mph with gusts to near 35 mph after midnight tonight.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 4 percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...7 to 8.

* Timing...Extremely critical fire weather conditions are possible
between 10 AM today and 2 AM Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a very dangerous and potentially life threatening fire
weather situation. Very strong winds and very low relative
humidities...combined with recent record warm temperatures and the
ongoing drought will create weather conditions favorable for
extreme fire growth and spread. A regional outbreak of dangerous
wind-driven wildfires is possible.

&&

$$

Beckham, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Blaine, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Caddo, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Cimarron, OK

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-180000-
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0033.180417T1500Z-180418T0700Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
402 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE TEXAS PANHANDLE...

* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron...Texas and Beaver. In
Texas...Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Ochiltree...Lipscomb...
Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...Roberts...Hemphill...Oldham...
Potter...Carson...Gray...Wheeler...Deaf Smith...Randall...
Armstrong...Donley and Collingsworth.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
60 mph. 20 foot winds will shift to the northwest during the
evening hours behind a cold front and will diminish to around 15
to 25 mph with gusts to near 35 mph after midnight tonight.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 4 percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...7 to 8.

* Timing...Extremely critical fire weather conditions are possible
between 10 AM today and 2 AM Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a very dangerous and potentially life threatening fire
weather situation. Very strong winds and very low relative
humidities...combined with recent record warm temperatures and the
ongoing drought will create weather conditions favorable for
extreme fire growth and spread. A regional outbreak of dangerous
wind-driven wildfires is possible.

&&

$$

Comanche, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Cotton, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Custer, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Dewey, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Ellis, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Greer, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Harmon, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Harper, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Jackson, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Kiowa, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Major, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Roger Mills, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Texas, OK

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-180000-
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0033.180417T1500Z-180418T0700Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
402 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND THE TEXAS PANHANDLE...

* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron...Texas and Beaver. In
Texas...Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Ochiltree...Lipscomb...
Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...Roberts...Hemphill...Oldham...
Potter...Carson...Gray...Wheeler...Deaf Smith...Randall...
Armstrong...Donley and Collingsworth.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
60 mph. 20 foot winds will shift to the northwest during the
evening hours behind a cold front and will diminish to around 15
to 25 mph with gusts to near 35 mph after midnight tonight.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 4 percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...7 to 8.

* Timing...Extremely critical fire weather conditions are possible
between 10 AM today and 2 AM Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a very dangerous and potentially life threatening fire
weather situation. Very strong winds and very low relative
humidities...combined with recent record warm temperatures and the
ongoing drought will create weather conditions favorable for
extreme fire growth and spread. A regional outbreak of dangerous
wind-driven wildfires is possible.

&&

$$

Tillman, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Washita, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Woods, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

Woodward, OK

OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>089-180500-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0021.180417T1600Z-180418T0500Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-
Baylor-Archer-
347 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...11 AM through Midnight Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s to 90s.

* IMPACTS...If fires start, they will spread rapidly and will be
difficult to contain.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

high wind
Cimarron, OK

OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-172200-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0004.180417T1700Z-180418T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0006.180417T1700Z-180418T0200Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart,
Stratford, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, and Vega
405 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this
evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...Noon to 9 PM CDT.

* Winds...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and
break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose
control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles.
Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility...
and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be
possible.

* Winds...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and
break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose
control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles.
Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility...
and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be
possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise extreme caution...especially those in
lightweight or high profile vehicles. Stay alert for the
possibility of flying debris or downed power lines. People should
secure loose outdoor items.

&&

$$

Texas, OK

OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-172200-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0004.180417T1700Z-180418T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0006.180417T1700Z-180418T0200Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart,
Stratford, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, and Vega
405 AM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this
evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...Noon to 9 PM CDT.

* Winds...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and
break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose
control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles.
Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility...
and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be
possible.

* Winds...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and
break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose
control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles.
Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility...
and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be
possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise extreme caution...especially those in
lightweight or high profile vehicles. Stay alert for the
possibility of flying debris or downed power lines. People should
secure loose outdoor items.

&&

$$

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