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TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
Friday March 8th, 2019 :: 03:12 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.

* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron. In Texas...Dallam... Sherman...Hartley...Moore...Oldham...Potter...Carson...Deaf Smith...Randall...Armstrong and Palo Duro Canyon.

* 20 Foot Winds...South and southwest winds increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 30 to 35 mph. Winds are expected to shift to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 35 to 40 mph following the passage of a Pacific cold front after midnight tonight.

* Relative Humidity...Minimum afternoon relative humidities of 14 to 23 percent.

* Red Flag Threat Index...2 to 4

* Timing...Critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop around 2 PM to 3 PM this afternoon and should end around 9 PM this evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RANDALL ... POTTER ... DALLAM ... HARTLEY ... ARMSTRONG ... DEAF SMITH ... PALO DURO CANYON ... CIMARRON ... CARSON ... MOORE ... OLDHAM ... SHERMAN

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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