Benavides Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Benavides.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Red Flag Warning issued March 20 at 1:41PM CDT until March 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron and Texas. In Texas... Dallam...Sherman...Hartley...Moore...Oldham and Deaf Smith. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...3 to 6. * Timing...From 1 PM to 8 PM Thursday.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 11:01AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Louisiana... Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1115 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Lowest roads beside the river flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 24.6 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Angelina, Cherokee and Nacogdoches Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 162.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding to diminish and end on the lower Angelina River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 161.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Thursday was 162.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 161.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued March 20 at 3:15AM CDT until March 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Red Flag Warning issued March 20 at 2:46AM CDT until March 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

...Elevated Weather Conditions Expected Today... .Low relative humidity, breezy winds, and dry fuel will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across Southeast Texas. The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Red Flag Warning for winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 70. * IMPACTS...Any wildfires that start could rapidly increase in size and intensity, and move quickly.

Red Flag Warning issued March 20 at 2:43AM CDT until March 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * Timing...This afternoon through early evening. * Wind...Southwest at 15-20 mph. * Humidity...6 to 10 percent. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.

Red Flag Warning issued March 19 at 8:08PM CDT until March 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... .Very dry air moving into the area on gusty winds behind a cold front will produce relative humidity values around 15% along with wind gusts of up to 25 MPH Thursday afternoon. These conditions will favor the rapid expansion of fires. Refrain from burning while these conditions are present. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Vernon, Rapides, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline, St. Landry, Lafayette, Upper St. Martin, Lower St. Martin, West Cameron, East Cameron, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Northern Acadia, Upper Vermilion, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Mary, Tyler, Hardin, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, Southern Acadia, Lower Vermilion, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Mary, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Upper Jefferson, Northern Orange, Lower Jefferson and Southern Orange. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.