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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 10:40:48 am CDT

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Elevated Fire Danger Sunday

Sunday: Warm w/ Elevated Fire Danger

Sunday Night

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Very dry and southerly winds on Sunday afternoon will create an elevated wildfire danger for most areas.

After a chilly start to the morning, warmer temperatures are expected in the 70s under breezy southerly winds. Warm, dry, and breezy conditions will lead to an elevated fire danger threat today for much of the Caprock regions. A Rangeland Fire Danger Statement is in effect from noon to 9 PM Sunday. #lubwx #txwx

Mild temperatures and light southwest winds are expected Sunday night. After midnight, a slight chance of showers will exist for southern portions of the South Plains.

Slight chances for showers and thunderstorms exist this week along with elevated to critical fire danger mid-week.

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Local Weather History For April 19th...

1977: A total of five brief tornadoes occurred this afternoon on the South Plains and the southern Texas Panhandle. The
Yoakum County Sheriffs Office reported a brief tornado touching down early this afternoon ten miles southwest of Plains.
Later in the afternoon