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TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
Thursday March 7th, 2019 :: 03:00 a.m. MST

Advisory

Red Flag Warning until 06:00PM

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 7 PM CST this evening.

* Affected Area...In Texas...Oldham...Potter...Deaf Smith... Randall...Armstrong and Palo Duro Canyon.

* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH.

* Relative Humidity...Falling into the 12 to 15 percent range.

* Red Flag Threat Index...4 TO 5.

* Timing...Between noon and 7 PM today.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RANDALL ... POTTER ... ARMSTRONG ... DEAF SMITH ... PALO DURO CANYON ... 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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