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Wind Advisory
Issued: 3:45 AM May. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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: 1:57 AM May. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM CDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MOST OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... * Timing...From 11 AM until 10 PM on Monday. * Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Fuels...Critically dry to extremely dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. 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 can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
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