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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:20 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL TRINITY...NORTHERN GRIMES...NORTHEASTERN BRAZOS...NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...SOUTHWESTERN HOUSTON...MADISON AND NORTHERN WALKER COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT... At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Austonio to 8 miles northwest of Madisonville. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Madisonville, Austonio, Lovelady, Bedias, Iola, Crabbs Prairie, and North Zulch. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:00 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph becoming north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph on Sunday afternoon/evening and continuing into Sunday night. Winds gradually decrease on Monday. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:55 PM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will be capable of spreading rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Obey all local burn restrictions and burn bans. 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 explosive fire growth potential. &&
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