⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning – Palo Duro Canyon – Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 12 at 12:38AM CDT until August 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Details

* 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.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.