Wildfires in Texas Panhandle: Maps, air quality and other resources

Wildfires in Texas Panhandle: Maps, air quality and other resources

A disaster declaration was issued for 60 counties after a series of wildfires burned in The Panhandle. Here are links to different maps so you can track them. Author: Chloe Alexander, Jaime E. Galvan, Associated Press Published: 9:18 AM CST February 28, 2024 Updated: 9:18 AM CST February 28, 2024 TEXAS, USA — A series of wildfires swept across the Texas Panhandle early Wednesday, prompting evacuations, cutting off power to thousands, and forcing the brief…

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HFD to send help as rapidly expanding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle prompt evacuations

HFD to send help as rapidly expanding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle prompt evacuations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties in response to the widespread wildfire. TEXAS, USA — A widening Texas wildfire doubled in size Tuesday and prompted evacuation orders in at least one small town as strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm highs fueled the blaze in the state’s rural Panhandle. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties as the largest fire burned more than 300 square miles (780…

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Rapidly expanding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle prompt evacuations

Rapidly expanding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle prompt evacuations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties in response to the widespread wildfire. TEXAS, USA — A widening Texas wildfire doubled in size Tuesday and prompted evacuation orders in at least one small town as strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm highs fueled the blaze in the state’s rural Panhandle. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties as the largest fire burned more than 300 square miles (780…

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Pasadena Animal Shelter reopens for the first time in over a year after EF-3 Tornado

Pasadena Animal Shelter reopens for the first time in over a year after EF-3 Tornado

The Pasadena Animal Shelter has received a complete facelift after its roof was ripped off by an EF-3 tornado. The Pasadena Animal Shelter re-opened its doors for the first time in more than a year at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The shelter has completed extensive repairs after its roof was ripped off by an EF-3 tornado that tore through parts of Pasadena and Deer Park last year in January. The shelter was at roughly…

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Pasadena animal shelter reopens a year after powerful tornado destroyed it

Pasadena animal shelter reopens a year after powerful tornado destroyed it

“We were trying to hold the door because we didn’t know it was happening, and then we see the roof come through this way and hit the cars,” a staff member recalled. PASADENA, Texas — More than a year after a powerful tornado tore through the Pasadena Animal Shelter, it has officially reopened. The grand opening of the newly renovated building kicked off Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility on Burke Road got a…

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Severe thunderstorms trigger Tornado Warnings for several Southeast Texas counties Sunday morning

Severe thunderstorms trigger Tornado Warnings for several Southeast Texas counties Sunday morning

At 10:31 a.m., a confirmed tornado was located near Onalaska, or 9 miles northwest of Livingston, moving east at 35 mph. The storm has since cleared the area. HOUSTON — All of the Tornado Warnings have expired in the counties north of the Houston metro area Sunday morning. Several warnings were issued starting just before 9 a.m. as a line of thunderstorms moved from west to east across several counties. At 10:31 a.m., a confirmed…

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Confirmed tornado spotted in Polk County, NWS says

Confirmed tornado spotted in Polk County, NWS says

At 10:31 a.m., a confirmed tornado was located near Onalaska, or 9 miles northwest of Livingston, moving east at 35 mph. The storm has since cleared the area. HOUSTON — All of the Tornado Warnings have expired in the counties north of the Houston metro area Sunday morning. Several warnings were issued starting just before 9 a.m. as a line of thunderstorms moved from west to east across several counties. At 10:31 a.m., a confirmed…

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TAKE COVER | Confirmed tornado near Onlaska, 9 miles NW of Livingston, moving east

TAKE COVER | Confirmed tornado near Onlaska, 9 miles NW of Livingston, moving east

At 10:31 a.m., a confirmed tornado was located near Onalaska, or 9 miles northwest of Livingston, moving east at 35 mph. HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 11 a.m. for central Polk County. At 10:31 a.m., a confirmed tornado was located near Onalaska, or 9 miles northwest of Livingston, moving east at 35 mph. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage…

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TAKE COVER | Confirmed tornado over Point Blank, 15 miles west of Livingston moving east

TAKE COVER | Confirmed tornado over Point Blank, 15 miles west of Livingston moving east

At 10:02 a.m., a tornado-producing storm was located near Point Blank, or 13 miles east of Huntsville, moving east at 35 mph. HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning for San Jacinto and Walker counties until 10:15 a.m. At 9:59 a.m., a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles east of Huntsville State Park, or 9 miles southeast of Huntsville, moving east at 35 mph. A Tornado Warning for Trinity, San Jacinto, Polk and Walker counties until 10:30…

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TAKE COVER | Tornado spotted moving east just east of Huntsville State Park, NWS confirms

TAKE COVER | Tornado spotted moving east just east of Huntsville State Park, NWS confirms

NWS confirms a tornado was located 13 miles north of Montgomery, or 14 miles southwest of Huntsville, moving east at 30 mph. There is also quarter-size hail. HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 10:15 a.m. for northwestern Montgomery, eastern Grimes and south central Walker counties. A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 10:15 a.m. San Jacinto and Walker counties. At 929 a.m., a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles west of Huntsville…

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TAKE COVER | Tornado spotted moving east north of Montgomery, southwest of Huntsville, NWS confirms

TAKE COVER | Tornado spotted moving east north of Montgomery, southwest of Huntsville, NWS confirms

NWS confirms a tornado was located 13 miles north of Montgomery, or 14 miles southwest of Huntsville, moving east at 30 mph. There is also quarter-size hail. HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Montgomery, Brazos, and Walker counties until 9:45 a.m.  There was also a Tornado Warning for Austin and Washington counties until 9:30 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, a confirmed tornado was located 13 miles north of…

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American Red Cross, Salvation Army in Montgomery County to help with flooding relief

American Red Cross, Salvation Army in Montgomery County to help with flooding relief

Last week, heavy rain and flooding submerged people’s properties, forced evacuations for some, and even damaged infrastructure including some bridges across the area CONROE, Texas — Disaster relief organizations are preparing for an event today to help those still feeling the impacts of last week’s severe weather. While Southeast Texas is getting some dry weather in the forecast this week, the impacts of last week’s rain and flooding are still visible throughout counties north of…

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Disaster relief organizations to help those impacted by flooding in Montgomery County

Disaster relief organizations to help those impacted by flooding in Montgomery County

Last week, heavy rain and flooding submerged people’s properties, forced evacuations for some, and even damaged infrastructure including some bridges across the area CONROE, Texas — Disaster relief organizations are preparing for an event today to help those still feeling the impacts of last week’s severe weather. While Southeast Texas is getting some dry weather in the forecast this week, the impacts of last week’s rain and flooding are still visible throughout counties north of…

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12 people, 5 dogs, 1 horse rescued by boat from homes west of Conroe where flooding is likely

12 people, 5 dogs, 1 horse rescued by boat from homes west of Conroe where flooding is likely

CONROE, Texas — There’s flooding downriver from Lake Conroe thanks to a release of water from the dam, a necessity to protect its integrity. “So, as of right now, we’ve rescued about 11 adults, one infant, five dogs, and one horse,” Jason Smith with the Montgomery County judge’s office told us. “Another one didn’t want to be caught, but we were able to get it to an area of high ground to ride out the…

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Southeast Texas flooding updates: Disaster declarations issued for Montgomery, San Jacinto counties

Southeast Texas flooding updates: Disaster declarations issued for Montgomery, San Jacinto counties

Heavy swaths of rain fell in Southeast Texas Wednesday, dropping more water on an already-saturated ground. TEXAS, USA — A series of storms brought waves of rain to Southeast Texas Monday, Tuesday, and into Wednesday adding several inches of rainfall to the communities north and northwest of the Houston metro area. The storms triggered a series of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flash Flood Warnings. Check with the KHOU 11 News Weather Team for a look…

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