A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Potter, TX; at 4:21 PM on APR 27, 2026 Effective until 6:21 PM. Message from IPAWSCAP.

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Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management: Voluntary Evacuation immediately from NE 24th and Grand area due to grass fire. This order is effective until further notice. Leave now and follow directions from emergency personnel. Roads may be blocked or congested, so plan your route accordingly. Visit social media for updates. Stay informed via local news or official channels. Evacuation Center is at 1330 NW 18th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79107 the Warford Activity Center.

Evacuation center is open at 1330 NW 18th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79107 the Warford Activity Center. Please watch for smoke and first responders for any route changes.