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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 4:10:48 pm CDT

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A Fire Danger Statement is in effect for the far southern Texas Panhandle and most of the Caprock between noon and 8 PM CDT. Dry, westerly winds between 15-25 mph and very low relative humidity will yield elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon. Avoid activities that involve the use of open sparks and/or flames today.

Warm temperatures, breezy southwesterly winds, and dry conditions will bring critical fire danger to much of the Caprock Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 12 PM Thursday until 8 PM Thursday.

Will be a mild night with light westerly winds.

Can expect a warm and breezy Thursday. Critical fire danger is expected through the afternoon and early evening hours.

Breezy winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions bring critical fire danger to much of the region through the afternoon and early evening hours on Friday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 12 PM Friday until 9 PM Friday.

A cold front will bring cooler temperatures this weekend and to start off next week.

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Local Weather History For April 15th...

1973: A rare early-morning tornado struck the southwestern and northwestern sections of Plainview between 4:15 and 4:30
AM. Tragically, two people died and 26 were injured as this tornado destroyed about 40 residences. Much of the following
information was obtained from the Plainview Heralds article of this devastating tornado. David Bryant