Forecasters Warn of ‘Wildfire Outbreak’ Across Texas and Oklahoma
Aaron Ward, a meteorologist with the Weather Service office in Amarillo said visibility was “nearly zero” in the greater Amarillo region. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it was responding to multiple crashes across the region because of low visibility from clouds of dust.
Powerful winds tore through the New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle on Friday, with gusts approaching 100 mph in some places.
Dry conditions and high wind could fuel wildfires starting Friday. Here's what Oklahomans should expect this week.
Evacuation orders have been issued for a town in western Oklahoma, and thousands of people are without power as a strong windstorm moves through the state.
A blaze in Roberts County, Texas, northeast of Amarillo, quickly blew up from less than a square mile to an estimated 14.8 ...
Widespread high wind capable of power outages, rapid fire spread and tree damage are expected in the Plains and parts of the ...
NWS warns Oklahoma of high winds up to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, potential fires, and difficult travel conditions.
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