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Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:18 PM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...Potter County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
Freeze Watch
Issued: 5:18 PM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...Potter County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 12:32 PM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE PANHANDLES... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Cold front will switch winds to the north in the evening with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s to lower 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. &&
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