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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 5:06:19 am CDT

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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement Wednesday

Generally Mild Tonight

Warmer Wednesday

Warm and Dry Conditions Ahead

A fire weather watch is in effect for much of the area on Thursday thanks to the return of warm temperatures, breezy westerly winds, and critically dry conditions. Do your best to avoid activities that may start a spark Thursday. #lubwx #txwx

Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will be possible across the Caprock Wednesday thanks to the return of warm temperatures, breezy southwest winds, and drying fuels across the region.

Skies will become overcast around midnight and remain as such through Wednesday morning. This will moderate low temperatures in the 50s and 60s.

After low clouds in the morning, skies will clear with temperatures warming into the 80s and 90s under breezy southwest winds. There is an elevated fire danger threat today along with a a very slight chance of showers and thunderstorms across the northern Rolling Plains and far SE TX Panhandle. #lubwx #txwx

Warmer and dry conditions remain expected into next week. Thursday and Sunday will bring critical fire danger to the region, with windy conditions expected to develop on Sunday,.

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Local Weather History For April 22nd...

2010: Part of a large tornado outbreak that extended into southeast Colorado, scattered thunderstorms developed over the
central and eastern South Plains region of West Texas late this afternoon and evening. These storms resulted in
significant severe weather, including strong tornadoes, as they impacted portions of the extreme southeastern Panhandle
and the Rolling Plains. Thunderstorms initiated over the central South Plains along and east of a dryline late in the day.
These storms, some exhibiting supercell characteristics, initially became severe and produced large hail and damaging
winds before 6 PM. By 6:20 PM, the first of three tornadoes, two of which were long-lived and significant, developed over
northeastern Motley County. The parent supercell thunderstorm produced two damaging and rain-wrapped tornadoes over
portions of Motley and Cottle Counties. The initial tornado south of Northfield crossed the Motley and Cottle County line
southwest of Cee Vee. This three-quarter mile wide EF2 tornado destroyed windmills and utility poles as it tracked through
rural ranchlands. The second tornado heavily damaged or destroyed three farmsteads south and southeast of Cee Vee and was
rated EF3. Winds were estimated at approximately 140 mph where one home was destroyed east of that community. No injuries
were reported. A second supercell thunderstorm developed south of the initial tornadic storm, and became tornadic near
Swearingen shortly after 9 PM. In addition to tornadoes, numerous reports of large hail up to the size of baseballs were
received. Another Cottle County home was heavily damaged by thunderstorm winds just north of Paducah as convection
organized into a linear complex late in the evening. Also, training thunderstorms repeatedly moved over the Tahoka area in
Lynn County. This resulted in areas of flooding and portions of two U.S. Highways were rendered impassable. In all,
property damages were estimated at $530,000. No injuries were reported.