Glasscock County Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Glasscock County.

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Rip Current Statement

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.

Area
Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island

Red Flag Warning

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.

Area
Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Colorado; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Chambers; Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston

Red Flag Warning

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.

Area
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Bailey; Lamb; Cochran

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued March 19 at 10:03PM CDT until March 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Jackson, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, and Coastal Matagorda Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Chambers; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued March 19 at 10:03PM CDT until March 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Galveston Island, and Matagorda Islands Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued March 19 at 9:43PM CDT until March 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches, Angelina and Cherokee Counties. For the Angelina River...including Alto, Lufkin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 162.0 feet, Minor lowland to diminish and end on the lower Angelina River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 161.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 162.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 160.4 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 161.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Angelina, TX; Cherokee, TX; Nacogdoches, TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued March 19 at 9:33PM 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 Thursday evening at 945 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * 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 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 24.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Beauregard, LA; Calcasieu, LA; Newton, TX; Orange, TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued March 19 at 9:24PM CDT until March 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Texas. In Texas...Sherman and Moore. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...3 to 4. * Timing...Until 8 PM Thursday.

Area
Texas; Sherman; Moore

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued March 19 at 9:24PM CDT until March 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron. In Texas...Dallam... Hartley...Oldham and Deaf Smith. * 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...3 to 6. * Timing...Until 8 PM Thursday.

Area
Cimarron; Dallam; Hartley; Oldham; Deaf Smith

Red Flag Warning

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.

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; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
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