Heat Advisory Issued in Palo Duro Canyon by National Weather Service on Monday August 9th

The 21 Weather Stations will be recording the very hot temperatures (103-106 F) expected Monday and Tuesday!

 Please be very careful if you are hiking in the Park Monday and Tuesday, as most heat illnesses happen when temperatures are near or over 105 degrees. 

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
756 PM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

TXZ317-090900-
/O.NEW.KAMA.HT.Y.0005.210809T1800Z-210810T0100Z/
Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Palo Duro Canyon State Park
756 PM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures combined with outdoor activities can
  lead to heat related illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, avoid activities during the hot part of the
day, stay out of the sun. Carrying extra water is crucial.

&&

$$


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