The strong north winds associated with the front are bringing in wildfire smoke from the Panhandle, causing a smoky smell and hazy conditions. Residents may notice reduced visibility and a lingering haze throughout the morning.
Officials have directed nearly 5,000 residents in the Panhandle cities of Canadian, Fritch, and Glazier to shelter in place Tuesday as four separate wildfires ravage the region, consuming more than 250,000 acres.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for this afternoon across most of the Big Country and northwestern Concho Valley, signaling critical fire weather conditions. Additionally, the rest of West Central Texas falls under a Fire Danger Statement.
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As Texas braces for potentially record-breaking heat, authorities urge communities to conserve water and prepare for possible exacerbation of drought conditions in the coming months.
Despite these fluctuations, one constant remains: there is no precipitation in sight, exacerbating concerns about prolonged dry conditions and heightened fire risk across the region.
The storm system dumped three tenths of an inch at the airport between midnight and 3 a.m.
The forecast calls for a cold and windy Super Bowl Sunday and a very cold Sunday night with the possibility of snow accumulations north of Abilene.
These storms have the potential to escalate into strong to severe conditions, with large to very large hail and damaging winds posing significant threats.