Fisher County Skywarn

2:20 PM Update: We're watching as storms continue to develop over in southeastern New Mexico/Far West Texas. These storms are expected to intensify and grow upscale as they move southeast into the Permian Basin. This is the complex we will be paying attention to as we move into this evening. A severe watch may be needed later this afternoon/evening depending on how these storms evolve over the next few hours.

Severe weather is possible again today. The highest threat for severe weather will be in the Big Country, but the rest of our area could see severe storms as well. Severe weather is possible as early as this afternoon, but the most likely timing will be throughout the evening hours. Damaging winds, very large hail, a few tornadoes, and localized flooding will all be possible with the storms later today.

Storms are starting to develop west of us!

Today's SEVERE Weather Briefing!!
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Tornado Warned Storm has crossed into Jones County and no longer a threat to Fisher County.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the Big Country, and a Tornado Watch has been issued for areas further south through 8 PM. With the storms today, we could see very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly tornadoes. Make sure to stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings!

Thunderstorms are expected to develop as early as 1-2 PM near or just south of the I-20 corridor and then move to the east-southeast into the Concho Valley and Heartland. Additional storms may also develop to our west this afternoon along the dry line and then move eastward into western portions of the Concho Valley and Northern Edwards Plateau. Be sure to check back frequently throughout the day for additional updates!

The severe threat for today has increased to a 3 out of 5. A cold front will be moving south through our area today, bringing slightly cooler temperatures for the Big Country and severe weather chances for much of our area. The highest chance for storms will be in the orange area ( #3). With these storms, you could see very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado. Check back to our social media throughout the day for updates on the timing and locations of storms.

Today's updated weather briefing!
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Here's the latest convective (thunderstorm) outlook from our colleagues at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. Notice that the Concho Valley and areas along I-20 have been outlooked in the Slight Risk for severe weather (yellow area). Large hail (2" diameter) is the main concern, but damaging winds (60+ MPH) and an isolated tornado cannot be completely ruled out. In addition, a brief period of heavy rainfall is also possible. We added some context and other pertinent forecast information to their severe weather outlook on the left side of the graphic. Check out the details below if you are interested!

TODAY'S UPDATED SEVERE WEATHER BRIEFING

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is now in effect for Fisher County!

Today's Updated Weather Briefing

This weeks Weather Briefing

Take a look at some of the hail that fell around Fisher County!

The Severe Thunderstorms Watch (in pink) has been expanded to include the northwest Hill County and Heartland areas and remains in effect through 5AM.

No change to the Tornado Watch (in yellow) which remains in effect until 3AM.

Damaging winds above 60 MPH and large hail will continue to be possible, along with isolated tornadoes.