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TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
Saturday February 16th, 2019 :: 08:11 a.m. MST

Advisory

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM

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 CST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...In Texas...Dallam...Hartley...Oldham and Deaf Smith.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest to west winds of 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts are expected.

* Relative Humidity...Minimum relative humidity values between 15 and 20 percent are anticipated.

* Red Flag Threat Index...4.

* Timing...Critical fire weather conditions are expected to begin around 1 PM CST Saturday afternoon and end around 8 PM CST Saturday evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DALLAM ... HARTLEY ... DEAF SMITH ... OLDHAM

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
206 E Center St
Tucumcari, NM 88401

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-461-2280

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Red Flag Warning

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