EXTREME HEAT WARNING For Palo Duro Canyon/Heat Advisory In Effect For Texas Panhandle Until 9pm
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1238 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
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Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Palo Duro Canyon State Park
1238 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
…EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 111.
* WHERE…Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
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Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-
Including the cities of Ware, Dawn, Dalhart, Keyes, Channing, Conlen,
Umbarger, Wildorado, Bushland, Hartley, Buffalo Lake, Boys Ranch,
Canyon, Amarillo, Hereford, Vega, Romero, Boise City, and Bootleg
1238 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…High temperatures up to 108.
* WHERE…In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam, Deaf Smith,
Hartley, Oldham, Potter, and Randall Counties.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.