Loop 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 Loop.

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Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 7:26PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

At 726 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over La Ward, or 13 miles southeast of Edna, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Edna, La Ward, Lolita, Vanderbilt, and Lake Texana Dam.

Flood Advisory issued April 22 at 6:24PM CDT until April 22 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including the following counties, in south central Texas, Jackson. In southeast Texas, Colorado and Wharton. * WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 624 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cordele. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 22 at 6:20PM CDT until April 22 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following county, Wharton. * WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 620 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of East Central Wharton County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 22 at 6:05PM CDT until April 22 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following county, Lavaca. * WHEN...Until 915 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas especially near the city of Speaks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 603 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Southeastern Lavaca County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 1:46PM CDT until April 26 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Guadalupe River Near Bloomington affecting Refugio, Calhoun and Victoria Counties. For the Guadalupe River...including Bloomington...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Guadalupe River near Bloomington. * WHEN...From Friday evening to late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs, with the flow reaching the right flood plain near the Invista Plant near Bloomington. Downstream above Highway 35, the flow escapes into the left flood plain cutting off the lowest homes.

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:43PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:43PM CDT until April 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:43PM CDT until April 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

High Wind Watch issued April 22 at 12:28PM MDT until April 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:21PM CDT until April 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Higher sustained winds and gusts in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...7 or extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:21PM CDT until April 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...West 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * RFTI...6 or critical. * IMPACTS... * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 12:36PM CDT until April 23 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 noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Wind...West at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Fuels...Dry to critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.