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Last Map Update: Sun, May 17, 2026 at 10:37:20 am CDT

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Hot temperatures, breezy winds, and low RH values will once again bring critical fire danger to the region on Sunday. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon until 9 PM Sunday for the far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and much of the Rolling Plains.

Critical to extreme fire danger will be possible across the region Monday with RFTIs up to 8 for portions on the Caprock. Breezy winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 are expected during the afternoon. RH values will drop as low as 4 percent. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 11 AM until 10 PM Monday.

Hot and dry conditions will continue today with winds out of the south to southwest around 20-30 mph. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of the area from noon through 9 PM today.

The heat continues through Monday before a cold front early Tuesday brings cooler temperatures by mid-week. Rain potential also increases by mid week.

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Local Weather History For May 17th...

1977: After a localized outbreak of severe storms with large hail, high winds and tornadoes in the central and northern
Texas Panhandle the day prior, a regional outbreak of tornadic supercells impacted the South Plains and Panhandle from
late this afternoon into the evening. Beginning on the 16th, the weather pattern favored an active sloshing dryline that
would remain in the region for four more days. Of the eight tornadoes confirmed this day, the most significant struck the
northwest section of Plainview at 6:10 PM. A 1/2 mile section of the city suffered losses estimated between $150,000 and
$200,000. Twenty-six homes and one mobile home were damaged, the antenna to the KVOP radio station was snapped, Lakeside
Grade School suffered extensive roof damage, and numerous fences and utility lines were downed. Fortunately, no injuries
occurred. Other less-destructive tornadoes were reported farther north in the Panhandle. Just over two hours later,
another tornado occurred within sight of Plainview residents; this time remaining over open country eight miles southeast
of Plainview.