Forecaster Landry Judd

10/18/2025

Saturday, October 18: A couple of vegetation fires ongoing in close proximity in far northwestern Potter County near the Moore County line. Thus far they have burned up to approximately 70 acres combined. Containment status and rate of spread information have not been provided at this time.

Blustery northerly winds will be poised to spread the fire generally southward if it continues.

10/18/2025

Saturday, October 18: Dry and blustery conditions ongoing behind the cold front today. This weather will promote at least an elevated risk for a wildfire or two through the afternoon, especially across our southern counties, with plenty of dry vegetation (fuels) and growing precipitation deficits.

The winds will begin to relax substantially late tonight, greatly reducing the wildfire threat through at least Sunday morning.

10/18/2025

Saturday, October 18: A chilly overnight and early Sunday morning is in the forecast as low temperatures dip into the 40's and 30's. Our northern counties will be the coldest with temperatures approaching or meeting the freezing level. These forecasted cold morning lows combined with some moisture in the air, has prompted the issuance of a frost advisory for the light blue highlighted counties until 9 AM CDT on Sunday.

Make sure to cover or take indoors any outside plants tonight that cannot tolerate these cold temperatures and potential frost.

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

October 11, at 6:12 PM: The "Black Burn" fire south the Palo Duro Club between Amarillo and Canyon is currently 90% contained with halted forward progress. Up to 600 acres of land have been burned in total, however, the fire has been substantially mitigated to just 39 acres. No word yet on if any homes or structures have been compromised.

10/11/2025

October 11, 2025, at 5:56 PM CDT: Getting reports of a steady grass fire near the Palo Duro Club northeast of Canyon. The fire has burned up to 600 acres and is roughly 50% contained at this time. Per recent reports the fire has been reduced to 39 acres with little forward progress. Strong wind gusts approaching 40 mph out of the southwest will support the spread and maintenance of the fire to the northeast. Additional fire starts are possible through the evening with the continuation of strong winds and low humidity.

10/11/2025

October 11, 2025: High temperatures in the 80's and perhaps low 90's (southeast) are in the cards Sunday afternoon. Scattered clouds to overcast skies are expected throughout Sunday as well. Moreover, weak spotty showers are possible across our central and southern counties Sunday afternoon and evening. No robust thunderstorm activity or heavy rain is anticipated tomorrow.

10/11/2025

October 11, 2025: Gorgeous weather to begin the weekend! These highs in the 70's and 80's along with mostly clear skies is perfect for spending time outdoors. However, it has been somewhat breezy with gusts intermittently above 30 mph in places. Thankfully, the winds will begin to diminish late evening and overnight!

10/04/2025

Friday, October 3: Dry, unseasonably warm, and blustery weather continues its mark through Saturday and the weekend. Thankfully, next workweek, especially Monday PM through Wednesday morning will feature heightened shower and thunderstorm opportunities. However, even though there has been good consistency in the models, rain chances overall are still rather slim at this time. Moreover, exact locations, amounts, and severity of individual storms are uncertain as well. What is essentially cemented right now are much cooler and seasonal temperatures in the lower 80's and 70's through next week!

10/03/2025

Friday, October 3: The unseasonal warmth is here to stay Saturday afternoon as temperatures rebound into the 80's and perhaps the low 90's. Additionally, the stout winds return again for tomorrow with south/southwesterly winds sustained in the 20's and lower 30's with some rogue stronger wind gusts. Mostly sunny and dry conditions prevail through tomorrow and the rest of the weekend as well.

10/03/2025

Friday, October 3: To tag along with this unseasonably warm Friday, it has also been quite blustery, particularly in our northern counties. Winds throughout the coverage region have been sustained out of the south/southwest in the low to mid 20's with some intermittent gusts sometimes surpassing 35 mph. Thankfully, as we head into the late evening and overnight winds will subside, making for a rather pleasant Friday night lights area wide.

09/18/2025

9:06 PM CDT: Large cluster of storms staying mostly north of I-40 this evening. These storms are producing very heavy rain, gusty winds, along with frequent lightning. Given the slow and training characteristics of these cells, localized flooding will become a concern through the overnight hours into predawn Thursday.