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Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Weather

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 5:28:31 pm CDT

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Big Country this afternoon and early evening. Please follow heat safety precautions including drinking water.
Hot and dry conditions will persist this weekend, with triple digits expected. Near record highs are possible at both Abilene and San Angelo.
Hot conditions will continue into next week, with highs in the upper 90s to near 105°.

 

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