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Heat Advisory Issued for Collingsworth County and Palo Duro Canyon

The National Weather Service Amarillo TX has issued a Heat Advisory for August 20, 2026, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 106 degrees.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 20, 2026, 2:23 a.m. ET
The issued an official on August 20, 2026, for Collingsworth County and Palo Duro Canyon, covering zones. The window starts at 12:00 PM CDT (noon) on August 20, 2026, and expires at 9:00 PM CDT this evening. According to official weather records issued at 00:24:00-05:00 on August 20, 2026, temperatures are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees. Affected locations listed in the official record include Lutie, Wellington, Samnorwood, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and Dozier. Official records state that Official records outline precautions including drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Official instructions specify that anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and to call 9 1 1 for heat stroke emergencies.

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