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Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-
Randall-
339 AM CDT Sat May 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN
PARTS OF THE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron. In Texas...Dallam...
Sherman...Hartley...Moore...Oldham...Potter...Deaf Smith and
Randall.

* 20 Foot Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...2 to 6.

* Timing...Noon until 9 PM CDT.

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 will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.

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