An intense storm system spinning a powerful vortex through the midwest today will create very windy conditions across North Texas.  Even worse, West Texas is under a critical fire alert and wind warning.  Persistent drought conditions aggravated by two weeks of virtually no rain near or west of I-35 will make today very difficult for those driving trucks and rv’s, power-line crews dealing with wind-damage to poles and lines and dozens of volunteer fire departments between the Panhandle and I-10..and between the New Mexico Border and I-35.  Please observe all common sense cautions considering the wind and fire hazards we are facing today.

Today, PtCldy, Dusty, Unseasonably Warm, 75/40 Winds gusting 30-45 mph.
Monday, Clearing, 65/45
Tuesday, Cloudy, Showers possible late, 65/45
Wednesday, Rainy, 53/44
Thursday, Showers Possible, 57