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Panhandle Weather Advisories
HIGH WIND WARNING
Issue Date: 355 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...The southern and western Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside, Stay Alive`. &&
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...The southern and western Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside, Stay Alive`. &&
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 352 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLES... * Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Texas and Beaver. In Texas... Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Ochiltree...Lipscomb...Hartley... Moore...Hutchinson...Roberts...Hemphill...Oldham...Potter... Carson...Gray...Wheeler...Deaf Smith...Randall...Armstrong... Donley...Collingsworth and Palo Duro Canyon. * 20 Foot Winds...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...Friday. 6 to 8. * Timing...Friday. 9 AM through 10 PM. 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. &&
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLES... * Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Texas and Beaver. In Texas... Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Ochiltree...Lipscomb...Hartley... Moore...Hutchinson...Roberts...Hemphill...Oldham...Potter... Carson...Gray...Wheeler...Deaf Smith...Randall...Armstrong... Donley...Collingsworth and Palo Duro Canyon. * 20 Foot Winds...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 5 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...Friday. 6 to 8. * Timing...Friday. 9 AM through 10 PM. 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. &&
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 351 AM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the entire area today. Strong wind are expected as well. Red Flag Warnings, Wind Advisories, and High Wind Warnings are in effect across the Panhandles. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Elevated to critical Fire Weather conditions are also possible Saturday through Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. Area fire managers and emergency officials should be alert for elevated or critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the entire area today. Strong wind are expected as well. Red Flag Warnings, Wind Advisories, and High Wind Warnings are in effect across the Panhandles. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Elevated to critical Fire Weather conditions are also possible Saturday through Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. Area fire managers and emergency officials should be alert for elevated or critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday.
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