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ALT This graphic shows the fire weather conditions today. We're expecting critical fire weather conditions across the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles due to dry grass, wind gusts up to 55 mph, and relative humidity values between 10-15%.
ALT This graphic shows the forecasted max wind gusts today. The southern Texas Panhandle can expect wind gusts mostly between 45 to 55 mph, with the southwestern and south central Texas Panhandle between 50 to 55 mph. Winds will be sustained out of the west at 25 to 35 mph.
ALT This graphic states the difference between a Fire Weather Watch and a Red Flag Warning. A Fire Weather Watch is issued when critical fire weather conditions are possible. A Red Flag Warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions are happening or are about to happen. Avoid burning, be careful around open flames, and safely dispose of cigarettes. Flames can spark and grow very quickly.
ALT In addition to the cold airmass behind the cold front, breezy winds will help bring wind chills down to 0 to -5 degrees for much of the Panhandles.
ALT Two different Texas Cities with their current conditions as of 9:30 AM CST.
ALT We are monitoring potential for precipitation(rain and snow) across the Panhandles tomorrow into Friday. The latest model guidance has shifted the track of the low pressure system a little south than previous, and this has increased potential snow amounts across the north.
ALT Highs this afternoon will range between 96 and 103. The high at Palo Duro Canyon will be around 103. Sky conditions will be mostly sunny. Make sure to take frequent breaks when having to be outside for long periods of time.
ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 253 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of New Mexico and Texas. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to apple size likely and scattered gusts up to 80 mph possible. There are 990,367 people in the watch along with 536 schools and 51 hospitals.
ALT Latest radar update as of 11:15 AM showing showers and thunderstorms south of the Panhandles moving north.
