A single picture of a large fire that destroyed upwards of 100 homes (confirmed by forestry service). This is Fritch, TX. A small town with a big history of damaging fires. While everyone was focused on the massive fire near Canadian Tx, this fire changed a lot of lives.
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FLASH FLOODING: Major flash flooding is occurring in Portales, New Mexico where storms in the area have dropped around 3+ inches of rain. This video was taken by Ty Sanders of Portales. REMEMBER - Turn around, don’t drown.
7:00 PM - It's been a beautiful day with warm temperatures and sunny skies! Lows tonight will drop to the 40's and upper 30's in some places for the start of your Monday. We will warm up nicely to the 70's and 80's tomorrow!
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was phenomenal! Congratulations to everyone who won awards, all well-deserved. Hope to see everyone out there this spring, and at the
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next year!
LAST YEAR on this day, we were dealing with severe weather rather than fire weather. We had a few tornado reports across the area with the strongest being an EF-2. Do you remember the March 13th, '21 event?
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Had an amazing day yesterday with our great friends
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enjoying the Texas spring weather then covering a new wildfire. We got an up-close view of firefighters & air support employing all of their skillful techniques to combat the fire and then did
Nothing beats a Texas Panhandle sunset. Some beautiful water colors in the sky thanks to some high clouds across the area. What a perfect way to close this Sunday! Feel free to show me some of your sunset pictures!
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📣*BIG ANNOUNCEMENT*📣
As of July 25, I will be joining the weather team at ABC 7 Amarillo as their weekend meteorologist! I am excited to start this new journey and look forward to, officially, joining the team.
Tomorrow is the Winter Solstice and the 1st day of winter! It's also the "shortest day of the year!" Temps will start off cold but will climb to the 60's, so it definitely won't feel like winter in the afternoon.
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6:45 PM - Take a look at this BEAUTIFUL sunrise from our skycam over Borger! Absolutely breathtaking! We also have a beautiful day in store for your TGIF with highs in the 80's and light winds across the area.
Tomorrow will be cooler behind a front with the slim chance for a couple of showers in the morning. Overall, most of us will stay dry. Winds will be breezy out of the north around 15-25 MPH.
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An X5.01 solar flare occurred at 21:50 UTZ. This caused radio blackouts across the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, it is unlikely to affect Earth as it was directed away from our planet.
Can’t wait for spring and more stunning views Mother Nature creates!
My
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1.) Living more in the present
2.) Continuing to expand my knowledge in forecasting
3.) Finding myself as a mother & meteorologist/storm chaser in one person
Arctic front has moved through Panhandle, TX! Small snow bands have formed due to topographical influence of the Canadian River Valley. Brown WX Station also measured drastic temperature drop.
Seeing some higher dBZ values on radar within this region. This is likely associated with a phenomenon called the Canadian River Valley effect snow. Terrain here can sometimes produce locally enhanced snowfall rates.
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Here is a look at your Valentine's Day planner! It's going to be a beautiful day, so be sure to enjoy it! Take advantage of the warm weather and maybe go for a walk or have a picnic at the park. Changes are on the way for the middle of next week!
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🔊Volume Warning🔊
One of the not-so-known facts about myself: I went to college initially for music therapy, and here was one of my audition pieces. **Excuse the 2016 quality of my phone**
CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS will occur tomorrow. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged and any activities with open flames or that could cause sparks. Be extra cautious and do your part to keep a fire from starting.
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10:15 PM - A SEVERE T-STORM WARNING has been issued for parts of Texas, Hansford, and Ochiltree Counties. This storm is capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH and small hail. This storm is moving southwest at 25 MPH. Places impacted include Spearman and Gruver.
Beautiful sundog in the sky this evening! Sundogs appear when sunlight passes through a thin veil of ice crystal clouds (usually cirrus or cirrostratus), and the ice acts as a prism, refracting the light.
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A beautiful sunset from our skycam in Bushland! What a great way to end the day. Tomorrow will bring us warm temperatures and fairly light winds once again. Take advantage of the nice weather before winds return Monday and Tuesday!
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TUESDAY is a WEATHER ALERT DAY for fire weather. Winds will be sustained 30-40 MPH with gusts up to 60. Critical fire conditions will occur across the whole viewing area, so be extra cautious if outdoors. Blowing dust could reduce visibility at times.
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Looking ahead to Monday, we could be flirting with some record high temps! The next couple of days will be beautiful, but as we head into Sunday and Monday, the temps ramp up and we'll see fire weather conditions return.
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7:15 AM - SUNRISE ALERT: Take a look at this sunrise over Borger! Beautiful colors on the horizon, which makes a perfect start for the day. Warm temperatures, sunny skies and calm winds will make for a great day across the area!
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Highs tomorrow will only reach the 70's and possibly a few lower 80's towards the SE. It will be a nice day tomorrow with a NE wind around 5-15 MPH. Open your windows and let the cool, fresh air in!
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Let the kiddos open up a gift early - Paisley will carry-on the flutist tradition in the family while Beau explores his interest in monster trucks
📍Home Sweet Home
Today feels like one of those days where I can stay in and binge-watch movies all day! Cloudy skies and mist/drizzle/rain off and on. Temperatures are going to remain cool today.
Most of us will see beautiful conditions tomorrow with winds on the lighter side, but we could see some elevated fire conditions in the northwest. Temps will be in the 60's with dry conditions and breezier winds possible in the highlighted area.
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Here is a quick look at your commute cast to work tomorrow - temperatures will be in the 50's with clear skies through 8am, and then warming up to the middle to upper 50's with sunny skies by 9am. A warm and breezy day in store!
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3:30 AM - If you're awake at this hour, we are seeing some slow flurries falling in parts of the area with BITTER COLD wind chill values below 0 as our artic air moves through! BUNDLE UP and wear multiple layers for today!
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7:25 PM - A SEVERE T-STORM WARNING has been issued for Wheeler and Collingsworth Counties. This storm is moving NE and will impact Shamrock. It is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 MPH and half dollar size hail.
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WEATHER ALERT DAY WEDNESDAY - Tomorrow is shaping up to be a dangerous day with very high winds and high fire concerns. Make preparations and have a plan. Secure anything outdoors & do your part to not start any fires.
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Good morning everyone, it is a cold start to the day - our wind chill values are ranging from -10 to 20 degrees across the area so bundle up! Thankfully, we warm up to the 60's in the western half of the area today, and the 40's/50's to the east!
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We will have windy conditions with gusts up to 45 MPH in the western Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles Friday. These winds will be out of the north behind our cold front. Temperatures will be mild in the 50's/60's so elevated fire conditions are possible.
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A beautiful look at our skycam in Canyon! Winds have started to calm down across the area - but unfortunately they will pick back up through the work-week during the afternoon hours. Elevated fire conditions will be our concern through Friday.
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TRICK-OR-TREAT FORECAST looks to be chilly for tomorrow evening. You may want to have those kiddos wear a light jacket! Temperatures will drop to the 50's by 8pm. Overall a nice evening for candy hunting.
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Here is a look at that fire off of Highway 214 between Adrian and Friona. We are seeing winds sustained 20-30 MPH in this area with very dry conditions. Please avoid the area as crews work to battle this fire.
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3:30 PM - A SEVERE T-STORM WARNING has been issued for parts of Castro and Swisher Counties till 4:15 PM. This storm is moving NE at 55 MPH and is headed toward the town of Hart. 80 MPH winds and quarter size hail are possible.
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Your Tuesday is looking to be chilly and gloomy! Cloudy skies with drizzle will be the story - with the chance of some light rain showers. Grab the jacket and a warm beverage! Soup would also be a great dinner option!
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After our cooler day, we warm up to the 60's and 70's tomorrow with breezy winds 15-25 MPH and gusts up to 40. Critical fire conditions will be a concern with a FIRE WEATHER WARNING from 11am-6pm. Be cautious tomorrow!
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Beautiful conditions are in store for the next few days! Warmer temperatures will accompany mostly sunny skies. We may see some breezy winds through your work week, but overall a nice forecast.
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Our air quality index is at a moderate level for today and tomorrow due to the wildfire smoke that is being brought into the area. You may notice some minor effects if you have allergies or asthma.
11:20 PM - Strong thunderstorms were located near Balko, Oklahoma. These storms are capable of wind gusts of 50 to 55 MPH and penny size hail. They are moving east at 25 MPH and will likely impact Balko.
Reminiscing on some storm days from the past few years. Looking back at these memories brings me a swirl of emotions: excitement, happiness, peace and then guilt. The feeling of guilt stems from comparing my lifestyle then VS now.
Here is a look at some snow totals across the area. The biggest report was 2" in NM with Boise City, OK following just behind! The top 3 are official reports while the bottom 3 are viewer reports. Thanks for sending these in!
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7:30 PM - Another beautiful Texas Panhandle sunset! Always a great way to end the day. Lows will drop down to the 40's and 50's for the start of your Monday, but we warm up to the 80's tomorrow with light winds and sunshine!
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6:00 AM - Forecast for today will be warm and windy - with elevated fire concerns across the area. Temps reach the upper 60's and low 70's with winds around 15-25 MPH. On a brighter note, this is such a cute picture of Roxxy!
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6:15 PM - I am monitoring t-stoms moving through the NM area. We also have the potential for more storm development overnight tonight and into the early morning hours. The main threats with these will be hail and damaging winds.
5 AM - Good morning everyone! It is down right cold out there, feeling like the teens and 20's. You'll want a jacket as you're heading out the door! We will eventually climb tot he 50's this afternoon.
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The snow has left the area but we will continue to see some of that snowfall on the ground last through tomorrow. Otherwise, looking at sunny skies and warmer temperatures this weekend!
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Winds are breezy out there sustained 20-30 MPH in the southwest, and 15-25 MPH in other areas. Once the sun sets this evening, winds should calm down a bit as well. But another breezy day is in store for tomorrow, unfortunately.
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but unfortunately it looks like our rain chances are starting to diminish for Wednesday and Thursday. BUT things could change so stay tuned to Storm Search 7 for any updates and keep your fingers crossed.
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Critical Fire Conditions return for Tuesday. Temperatures will be in the 80's, with windy and dry conditions. A FIRE WEATHER WATCH has been issued for the southwest part of the area. Be extra cautious if you have any outdoor plans!
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LOOKING AHEAD: Tomorrow, we have a Fire Weather Warning that will go into effect (pink) and a Fire Weather Watch (tan). Warm temps in the 70's, RH values ranging from 5-10%, and winds gusting to 40 will make for dangerous conditions. Be extra cautious.
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WIND ALERTS are already in effect for today. We will see sustained winds 30-40 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH. Be extra careful today, high fire danger is also a big concern, as well as some blowing dirt.
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Whoahhh!!!! 🌊
Roi-Namur Island was struck by several substantial waves on Saturday night. It was NOT a tsunami. The powerful waves, driven by cyclonic surges in the open sea, affected the island located in the northern part of the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
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