Wise County Office of Emergency Management

Sunday August 18, 2024

***NO OUTDOOR BURNING***
The National Weather Service has issued an ELEVATED FIRE WARNING for today.

***THE BURN BAN IS ACTIVE***

8.17.24
The oppressive heat and elevated fire threat continue on:
Heat headlines remain in effect through 9 PM Sunday for temperatures up to 108 and heat indices up to 112. Additionally, for areas near/west of I-35, an elevated fire threat will persist through at least midweek. Make sure to practice both fire prevention and heat safety!

8.17.24
An elevated fire threat remains present for those west of I-35/I-35W through this weekend due to low humidity and above-normal temperatures. Make sure to avoid outdoor activities that could produce fire starts!

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until Sunday evening for portions of north Texas. Heat index values in the warned (pink) area are expected to exceed 110 degrees this weekend. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the remainder of the area through Sunday evening. Ensure you're practicing heat safety by drinking plenty of water, taking frequent breaks indoors in the A/C, and wearing light- colored, lightweight clothing.

Saturday August 17, 2024

*** NO OUTDOOR BURNING ***
The National Weather Service has issued an ELEVATED FIRE WARNING for today.

*** THE BURN BAN IS ACTIVE ***

Friday August 16,2024

*** NO OUTDOOR BURNING ***

The National Weather Service has issued an ELEVATED FIRE WARNING for today.

*** THE BURN BAN IS ACTIVE ***

To my fellow Wise Countians (and anyone who travels on 287):

I need your voices and your experiences!

As I’ve shared before, TxDOT is conducting a US 287 Corridor Interstate Feasibility Study from one end of 287 at Port Arthur to the other end in the Panhandle. TxDOT has asked me to chair the Central Working Group for this study, and the main purposes of the study are to identify safety, mobility, and infrastructure improvements needed on 287 as well as considering whether it should be designated as an interstate.

As part of this, TxDOT just today has opened a public survey about 287. It can be found at https://burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/us287/us287-home and I hope you will take a few moments to provide your perspective. The survey is open through Sept. 16.

To read more about the study, visit https://www.txdot.gov/projects/projects-studies/statewide/us287-corridor-interstate-feasibility-study.html.

Thanks for your partnership and input!

In service,
County Judge J.D. Clark

Thursday August 15, 2024

**** NO OUTDOOR BURNING ****

The National Weather Service has issued an ELEVATED FIRE WARNING for today.

****THE BURN BAN IS ACTIVE****

8.8.24
Scattered showers are expected across portions of North Texas tonight into Friday morning with the arrival of a weak cold front. Additional scattered storms may develop Friday afternoon. Severe weather is not expected, but lightning and gusty winds will be possible. Despite the low chance for storms on Friday, most locations will miss out on rain entirely, and heat will continue to be the main hazard. Therefore, the Heat Advisory has been extended for portions of Central Texas through Friday evening where heat index values will reach between 105 to 110 degrees.

Thank you Irish for serving as REPAC chair these past few years and congrats to Samantha Taylor for being elected into the vice chair position. Great REPAC meeting this morning!

7.16.24
A warm and humid night will unfold across North and Central Texas tonight with increasing cloud cover ahead of a rare summertime cold front. This will bring isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region, and help to slightly moderate temperatures.

Wise County OEM Mitigation and Recovery Coordinator, Alayna Payne, spent the day on a controlled burn today. Burns like this promote the growth of native grass while protecting against the spread of uncontrolled wildfire.

**** PRESCRIBED BURN ****
Weather permitting a local ranch will be conducting a prescribed burn today starting around 09:00 am. The prescribed burn is in the Boonsville area and is highlighted in the picture it will be east of FM 920, North of County Road 3655 and South of County Road 3540. There is no need to call the 911 or the local fie department if you see smoke in the area.

7.14.24
A Heat Advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 PM Monday. The risk for heat-related illnesses will continue through the first half of next week. A cold front late Wednesday into Thursday will bring below normal temperatures and increased chances for scattered showers and storms to end out the week.

7.11.24
Very isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible today. Severe weather is not expected, though gusty winds and lightning will be the main threats in/near any storm. Otherwise, expect afternoon highs in the 90s to around 100.

7.7.24
There are multiple chances for showers and storms over the next 24 hours:
- The first outer bands of Beryl should move into eastern Central Texas this afternoon.
- A line of storms over OK may move into NTX tonight, with a low threat of severe winds.
- Beryl starts to move in late tonight and continues moving across the region Monday and Monday night. The highest rain totals and flood threat is across the SE where 4-7" of rain is most likely and some will receive up to 10" of rain.

7.5.24
Scattered storms are expected to develop across the area today. A cold front will also lower temperatures across North Texas this afternoon! Severe weather is not expected, but a few storms could produce strong (30-50 mph) wind gusts this afternoon.

Rain chances will continue this weekend. On Saturday, a stalled front may be the focus for additional showers and storms, particularly south of the I-20 corridor. On Sunday, the focus will shift to East Texas with sunshine returning to much of the region.

From June 24th-Midnight July 4th fireworks can legally be sold and purchased in the county, with that being said the following cities have ordinances banning the use of fireworks inside their city limits: Alvord, Boyd, Bridgeport, Chico, Decatur, Lake Bridgeport, Rhome, and Runaway Bay.

The City of Aurora allows fireworks only on the 4th of July any other day is a violation in their city.

The City of New Fairview allows fireworks only on July 2, 3, and 4th from 2pm -11pm before and after these dates and times are violations in their city.

The City of Newark only allows fireworks on the 4th of July any other day is a violation in their city.

The city of Paradise has NO ordinance against the use of fireworks.

NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED AT ANY TIME IN WISE COUNTY PARK OR THE LBJ NATIONAL GRASSLANDS

THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF FIREWORKS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY AS LONG AS THE BURN BAN IS NOT ACTIVE. See less

7.2.24
It'll be hot and rain-free through the 4th of July holiday before a weak cold front arrives late Thursday night into Friday morning. Isolated to scattered storms will be possible in the vicinity of a weak through Saturday afternoon. Most areas can expect to receive less than 0.5" of rain though isolated totals up to 1" cannot be ruled out. Rain chances will end from north to south on Saturday.

7.1.24
A Heat Advisory will continue today across a large portion of North and Central Texas. With heat index values of up to 109 degrees, remember to take the necessary precautions to avoid heat related illnesses!

6.28.24
🥵 Another hot day is expected across North and Central Texas. Heat index values will approach 112° within the Excessive Heat Warning. Stay hydrated, wear light-colored clothing and take frequent breaks if you're outdoors!

6.25.24
A Heat Advisory is now in effect through 7PM Wednesday for all of North and Central Texas. Continue to take the necessary precautions to keep you, your loved ones, and your pets safe from the heat!

Wise County OEM is excited to be part of the DFW Command Post Rally. Local, State, and Federal agencies have converged on the airport so we can all see each others capabilities and ensure we can interoperate.

Exercises like this are to train for situations we pray we will never have. However, we are better prepared if they do!!!

6.24.24
HEAT ADVISORY in effect for WISE COUNTY from Noon until 7pm Tuesday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

6.15.24
Rain chances Tuesday through Thursday as a tropical disturbance moves across South Texas. Severe weather is not likely, but heavy rain may occur in the stronger showers and storms.

6.14.24
Rain chances return to the region this next week. Best chances will be over the late week as a tropical disturbance moves onshore to our south. Severe weather is not expected, but heavy rain and lightning will impact outdoor plans. High temperatures will mainly be in the lower 90s, with heat indices in the mid 90s to around 100 most days.

6.9.24
Chances for showers and thunderstorms return late this afternoon and evening as a weak cold front approaches North Texas. This front will bring slightly higher chances for thunderstorms to the area heading into the workweek.