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Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:33 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The southeastern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday. * 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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 1:59 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE PANHANDLES... ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY 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 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 70s to lower 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). * WEATHER...Near 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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