Hazardous Weather Outlook for Baker, Oklahoma
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
201 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024
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Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
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Palo Duro Canyon-
201 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions are ongoing for the western
Panhandles today. Very low relative humidity values
and strong winds will lead these conditions this afternoon. A Red
Flag Warning is in effect for this area until 9 PM CDT this
evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Thunderstorms are possible for portions of the combined Panhandles
Saturday afternoon through Monday. Any storms that develop are
expected to remain below severe levels at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
Area fire managers and emergency officials should be alert for
elevated and critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and
evening.
Red Flag Warning for Baker, Oklahoma
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
235 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024
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235 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN
AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE ALONG WITH THE WESTERN TEXAS
PANHANDLE...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron and Texas. In Texas...
Dallam...Sherman...Hartley...Moore...Oldham...Potter...Deaf
Smith...Randall and Palo Duro Canyon.
* 20 Foot Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent.
* Red Flag Threat Index...4 to 8.
* 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.