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Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Wichita Falls.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 27 at 2:39PM CDT until October 28 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Area
Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange

Fire Weather Watch

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.

Area
Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Cotton; Hardeman; Wilbarger; Wichita

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 27 at 2:08PM CDT until October 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds, low humidities, hot temperatures, and dry vegetation, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 91. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

Area
Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Cotton; Hardeman; Wilbarger; Wichita

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 27 at 1:54PM CDT until October 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Beaver. In Texas...Ochiltree... Lipscomb...Roberts...Hemphill...Gray...Wheeler...Donley and Collingsworth. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...3 to 5. * Timing...Monday, Noon to 8 PM.

Area
Beaver; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Roberts; Hemphill; Gray; Wheeler; Donley; Collingsworth

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued October 26 at 3:22PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Sunday, October 27, 2024. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Sunday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean

Area
Inland Harris; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
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