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Heat Advisory — Palo Duro Canyon, TX
Issued
12:00 PM CDT · Sat, Aug 8 2026
Expires
9:00 PM CDT · Sat, Aug 8 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KAMA

Affected Areas

Palo Duro Canyon, TX

Official Bulletin

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WWUS74 KAMA 071649
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1149 AM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

TXZ317-080300-
/O.NEW.KAMA.HT.Y.0032.260808T1700Z-260809T0200Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HT.Y.0031.260807T1800Z-260808T0200Z/
Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Palo Duro Canyon State Park
1149 AM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected for today with
  tomorrow's advisory seeing actual temperatures up to 105.

* WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
  For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity 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.

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