Lancaster, TX Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 1:53AM CDT until April 26 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

At 152 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles east of Girard, or 13 miles northeast of Jayton, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Kent and southeastern Dickens Counties.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 1:53AM CDT until April 26 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

At 153 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles east of Girard, or 14 miles northeast of Jayton, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Guthrie.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 1:48AM CDT until April 26 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

At 147 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located 6 miles northwest of Crowell and near Truscott, moving east-northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Crowell, Benjamin, Margaret, Vera, Thalia, Truscott, Gilliland, Rayland, and Copper Breaks State Park.

Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 1:48AM CDT until April 26 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of Crosby, Dickens, Garza and Kent Counties. * WHEN...Until 300 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 148 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has ended. However, slow drainage will result in the continuation of minor flooding in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Spur and Kalgary. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 1:46AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

At 145 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Crowell, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Chillicothe, Medicine Mound, and Copper Breaks State Park.

Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 1:46AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

At 145 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Big Lake, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Tom Green and northern Irion Counties.

High Wind Warning issued April 26 at 12:29AM MDT until April 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ Saturday to midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 1:17AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

At 117 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Reagan County Airport, or 9 miles northwest of Big Lake, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Best.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 26 at 12:36AM CDT until April 26 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 135 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST TEXAS COTTLE CROSBY DICKENS GARZA KENT KING MOTLEY STONEWALL IN THE PANHANDLE OF TEXAS CHILDRESS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ASPERMONT, CEE VEE, CHILDRESS, CROSBYTON, DICKENS, DUMONT, GUTHRIE, JAYTON, KIRKLAND, LAKE ALAN HENRY, MATADOR, OLD GLORY, PADUCAH, POST, RALLS, ROARING SPRINGS, AND SPUR.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 25 at 10:55PM MDT until April 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SATURDAY... .There is high confidence much of the south central and southwest New Mexico lowlands and far West Texas WILL see another round of strong winds and very dry humidities on Saturday. An approaching upper level storm system will increase our winds on Saturday, they will likely not be as strong as we saw on Thursday. But our dry conditions will continue with min RH in the lowlands of New Mexico and far west Texas near 10%. The combination of low min RH's and strong winds will lead to critical fire weather conditions Saturday afternoon. * WIND...West to southwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...For Saturday, 5 to 6 Critical in Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas desert lowlands. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 25 at 9:37PM CDT until April 26 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 135 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA HARMON JACKSON TILLMAN IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN TEXAS ARCHER BAYLOR FOARD HARDEMAN KNOX WICHITA WILBARGER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTUS, ARCHER CITY, CROWELL, FREDERICK, HOLLIDAY, HOLLIS, KNOX CITY, LAKESIDE CITY, MUNDAY, QUANAH, SCOTLAND, SEYMOUR, SHEPPARD AFB, VERNON, AND WICHITA FALLS.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 25 at 9:36PM CDT until April 26 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 135 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL TEXAS FISHER HASKELL JONES NOLAN TAYLOR THROCKMORTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABILENE, ANSON, FUNSTON, HAMLIN, HASKELL, IRBY, ROBY, ROTAN, STAMFORD, STITH, SWEETWATER, THROCKMORTON, TRUBY, TUXEDO, AND WOODSON.

Flood Watch issued April 25 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Evadale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 530 AM CDT. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Neches River near Evadale. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding expected with the boat ramps at Evadale possibly becoming inaccessible. Flooding can be expected in the low-lying areas of the Lakeview community in Orange County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Town Bluff ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 930 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Town Bluff. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 70.0 feet, Flooding can be expected around Barlow Lake and Brushy Lake with some roads being cutoff and some of the lowest properties near the river begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 66.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 68.6 feet early Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 68.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Town Bluff ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 930 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish have some flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 25.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 24.9 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:30PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Wood, Upshur and Smith Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Hawkins. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of pastures and boatramps. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 24.6 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:29PM CDT until April 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson affecting Cass and Marion Counties. For the Black Cypress Bayou...including Jefferson...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Cypress Bayou at Jefferson. * WHEN...From Friday morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Lowland flooding will affect mainly timber resources. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:28PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Gregg, Upshur, Smith and Wood Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater. * WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 28.3 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:27PM CDT until April 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Alto affecting Houston, Trinity, Cherokee and Anderson Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Alto. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning and continue falling to 15.0 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:27PM 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 further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 162.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 162.0 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 161.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:25PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Diboll affecting Trinity, Tyler, Houston, Angelina and Polk Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Diboll. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of boat ramps, paths, and trails. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.7 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Neches affecting Houston, Cherokee and Anderson Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Neches. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:22PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect a couple of flooded barns. Also expect water to overflow the bridge approaches to Farm to Market Highway 1804 between Hoard and Lindale. Expect several hundred acres of flooded pasturelands next to the river both upstream and downstream. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.2 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:21PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Chambers and Liberty Counties. For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor, Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River near Moss Bluff. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Thursday was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.7 feet on 02/23/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:59PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

...The National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... South Sulphur River Near Cooper affecting Hopkins and Delta Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Sulphur River near Cooper. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor out of bank flooding will occur. A few rural roads will begin to flood. Minor flooding will occur to farm and ranch land adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet Saturday morning.

Rip Current Statement issued April 25 at 4:11PM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 2:54PM CDT until April 27 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River At Trinidad affecting Navarro and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Trinidad. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur along the right bank to agricultural fields and the cattle industry. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 39.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 33.0 feet. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 25.1 feet early Tuesday afternoon.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 25 at 1:51PM CDT until April 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO... * AFFECTED AREA...Gaines, Andrews, Loving, Winkler, Ward, Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains, Chaves Plains, Eddy Plains, Lea, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, Reeves County Plains, Chinati Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Central Brewster County, Chisos Basin, Presidio Valley and Lower Brewster County. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ this morning to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, west 25 to 40 with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent today, as low as 4 percent on Friday. * RFTI...7 to 8 or extreme. * IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks, such as outdoor burning or welding. Extinguish cigarettes in vehicles. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.

Fire Weather Watch issued April 25 at 1:51PM CDT until April 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MOST OF WEST TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO... * AFFECTED AREA...Dawson, Borden, Scurry, Martin, Howard, Mitchell, Ector, Midland, Glasscock, Crane, Upton, Reagan, Pecos, Terrell and Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * RFTI...4 to 6 or near critical to critical. * IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks, such as outdoor burning or welding. Extinguish cigarettes in vehicles. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.

Rip Current Statement issued April 25 at 2:14AM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.