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Last Map Update: Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 8:10:42 am CST

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There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms on Thursday. Storms are expected to develop mainly after 4 PM and will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.

After a round of morning clouds with some fog and drizzle, storm chances increase by Thursday afternoon as highs reach the 70s and lower 80s. Storms are most likely in the far southeast Texas Panhandle with a few storms elsewhere. Any storms could become severe.

Thursday will see increasing chances of thunderstorms by late afternoon with temperatures in the 70s.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and much of the Rolling Plains Friday from 11 AM through 8 PM. Warm, dry, and windy conditions will lead to elevated to critical fire weather danger.

A cold front will move through the region Saturday and will cool highs into the 50s and 60s. Temperatures will gradually warm early next week. Rain chances move back into the region by early next week.

Here is some information on lightning safety.

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Local Weather History For March 5th...

2009: Strong southwesterly winds promoted warm and dry weather and an ongoing drought to produce favorable conditions for
wind-driven wildfires during the afternoon hours of the 5th. Sustained wind speeds between 35 and 40 mph with gusts near
50 mph downed a power line near an oil well pump jack, and sparked the spread of a grassland wildfire. Five area fire
departments battled the blaze for nearly seven hours as it charred 2,000 acres and damaged some oil field equipment and
utility poles and lines. No injuries were reported. Total damages were estimated near $100,000.