Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 2:55PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron and Texas. In Texas... Dallam...Sherman...Hartley...Moore and Oldham. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...Across the west-central and northwestern Texas Panhandle, 7 to 8. Across the western and central Oklahoma Panhandle, 8 to 9. * Timing...Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 2:02PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch for hot temperatures, gusty winds, and dry conditions, which is in effect from late Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 95. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 2:54PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Sierra County Lakes, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 2:33PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility to less than three miles.
Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 2:09PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * RFTI...5 or critical. * IMPACTS... * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 12:58PM MDT until April 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Winter Storm Watch issued April 15 at 2:13PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with up to 7 inches at Norris Hill possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Storm Watch issued April 15 at 2:13PM MDT until April 18 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches at pass level with 10 to 16 inches on mountain peaks possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be required for some vehicles if traveling through mountain passes.
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 11:55AM CDT until April 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Atchafalaya River At Simmesport Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River above Butte La Rose. * WHEN...From Sunday, April 27 to Monday, April 28. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday, April 27. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 11:55AM CDT until April 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Atchafalaya River At Simmesport Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Simmesport. * WHEN...From Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, April 27. * IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, There will be flooding of areas inside the levees of the atchafalya floodway. Considerable flooding in the backwater storage area in Avoyelles Parish. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday, April 26. - Flood stage is 40.0