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Wild weather headed to Texas. Blizzard, tornadoes and high winds
A blizzard warning issued for one part of Texas.
Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-NewsFrom El Paso to San Antonio to Dallas, there’s a wind advisory in place from the National Weather Service as a massive storm moves across the United States, bringing with it all kinds of weather. In the Panhandle, it’s expected to bring several inches of snow, creating dangerous traveling conditions as whiteouts are forecasted.
Here’s all the wild weather slated for Monday.
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Blizzard to hit Texas Panhandle
Frosty cold “Winter Weather Ahead” road sign in winter wonderland setting.
JamesBrey/Getty ImagesThe National Weather Service is warning of a blizzard sweeping through the South, hitting the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles Monday, January 8. The national agency has issued a hazardous weather outlook, warning the area could see between 1 and 8 inches of snow.
“A blizzard warning is in effect for the Oklahoma Panhandle as well as the western and northern Texas Panhandle through 6 a.m. Tuesday,” the warning reads. “Snowfall accumulations of 1 to 8 inches are expected along with north winds gusting as high as 65 mph, resulting in visibility below a quarter of a mile at time in whiteout conditions.”
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What is a whiteout? It’s defined as a winter weather condition when snow blankets an area and where objects don’t cast a shadow, the horizon is no longer visible, and only dark objects can be made out in the distance. Essentially, it’s a dangerous blizzard condition where there’s little visibility for those out in the storm.
Along with the bouts of snow expected to hit the panhandle – which just saw its first snow of the season last week – there’s a wind advisory for the northern most bit of Texas much like the rest of the state. The National Weather Service warns winds of 35 to 40 mph with guts upwards of 60 mph could continue all through Monday and into Tuesday morning.
While it’s expected to be a dicey day Monday for the Texas Panhandle, the weather is expected to clear up a bit headed into the rest of the week as the sun begins to emerge Tuesday afternoon. However, temperatures in cities like Amarillo are expected to continue to plummet into the 20s and even hit 16 degrees Thursday night as yet another snow storms swoops in.
Tornadoes and wind advisories for much of Texas
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Jason Persoff Stormdoctor/Getty Images/Image SourceThere’re strong wind warnings for much of Texas as a cold front moves across the U.S., bringing with it strong winds and the chance of severe thunderstorms. With this combination, the National Weather Service is warning there could be increased risk of tornadoes across Southeast Texas.
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“There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across the central Gulf Coast tonight into early Tuesday morning,” The National Weather Service warns. “Severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts and tornadoes are expected from southeast Texas across the central Gulf Coast this afternoon into early Tuesday morning.”
Ahead of the wind advisory – which is impacting the entire southern portion of Texas from El Paso to Dallas – a tornado has already touched down in Brazoria County Friday, January 5, as confirmed by the National Weather Service who issued a tornado warning that morning.
For San Antonio, the National Weather Agency is warning of sustained winds between 20 and 35 mph and wind gusts that could reach between 50 and 55 mph a as Pacific cold front moves across the U.S. from the northwest. These conditions could create for dangerous fire conditions, according to the government agency. Further, strong winds and storms in the Texas Hill Country, namely towns like Fredericksburg and New Braunfels, could see tornadoes.
Damaging winds possible in San Antonio area for Monday
Hello Africa/Getty Images“A few strong to severe storms will be possible mid to late morning into the afternoon along and east of a Fredericksburg to New Braunfels to Speaks line,” the National Weather Service warns. “Strong to damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes possible.”
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A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for much of the greater Austin-San Antonio area – a warning of potential fire risks amid low humidity and high winds – from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, January 8. The wind advisory remains in effect all of Monday until noon Tuesday, January 9.
Chilly temps in the 20s and strong winds are also projected for much of Southwest Texas, including major cities like El Paso, according to the National Weather Service. The agency is warning of sustained winds between 25 and 35 mph with gusts blowing through at 50 mph. Dust is sure to blow across the western portions of the Lone Star State, and there may be chances of light rain and snow.
Further Northeast, the national forecaster is warning those in cities like Dallas to secure any loose objects outside as strong winds blow across the Brazos Valley and eastern Central Texas which are expected to continue to billow through North Central Texas all of Monday and until 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 9. Beyond heavy winds, the National Weather Service warns of strong to severe storms Monday morning and into the afternoon.
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Sweep in the heart of Texas: Twins beat Rangers again
A day off at the pool — and a little sunburn — didn’t stop the Minnesota Twins’ momentum.
Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer as Minnesota scored multiple runs in the first inning for the third consecutive game, and the Twins went on to complete a series sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 9-3 win Thursday.
Minnesota has won four games in a row and scored 25 runs in the three-games series in Texas. The two teams had a rare, mid-series day off on Wednesday with the England-Croatia World Cup game being played in Arlington.
“We’re locked in every day,” Lee told Audra Martin on the team’s broadcast. “Yesterday, taking time off, lay out by the pool, get a little burnt and then right back to it. We did a good job getting focused. I feel like we do that with rain delays, too, just lock back in and we’re doing it.”
Lee’s 12th homer capped a four-run first off Jack Leiter (3-7). Trevor Larnach made it 6-0 in the fourth with a two-run shot to straightaway center that just cleared the extended glove of leaping Alejandro Osuna. Larnach’s third hit was an RBI single in the fifth, and Ryan Kriedler hit a two-run homer in the eighth.
Joe Ryan (5-3) struck out seven but needed 97 pitches to get through five scoreless innings while allowing three singles. Leiter was done after the fourth, and has given up 17 runs while losing three starts in a row.
The Twins never trailed in the sweep that extended their winning streak to four, matching their longest this season. Their 14-5 record at Globe Life Field is the best for any American League opponent since the ballpark opened in 2020.
Wyatt Langford, Ezequiel Duran and Justin Foscue hit solo homers for the Rangers, who have lost five of six games. They are 0-15 when giving up multiple runs in the first inning.
Twins DH Josh Bell, who was born in nearby Irving and grew up in the area, had an RBI single before Lee’s homer. Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning of the series-opening 4-2 win Monday, and had an RBI single for a 2-0 lead in the first of a 12-2 win on Tuesday.
“We’re just passing the baton each time,” Lee said of the offensive output. “Our guys are hot. They feel good and they came out swinging today. It was awesome to see. We’ve done that for a while now.”
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Twins rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp (2-4, 5.26 ERA) starts Friday at Arizona. The Diamondbacks are scheduled to start right-hander Michael Soroka (8-3, 3.11).
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DPS trooper killed in Texas Panhandle crash, agency says
A Texas state trooper was killed in a crash in the Panhandle, becoming the 244th Texas Department of Public Safety officer to die in the line of duty since 1823, according to the agency.
Sergio Romero, 27, died Wednesday after a semi-truck pulled in front of him as he attempted a traffic stop around 4 p.m. on U.S. 287 in Childress County, DPS said.
In a statement, Col. Freeman F. Martin praised Romero’s courage, integrity, and service.
“Today, we grieve the loss of one of our own,” Martin said. “… Our hearts break alongside his family, friends, fellow troopers, and all who loved him. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice he made in service of his fellow Texans.”
Romero previously served with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office before joining DPS as part of Class B-2025 in Childress, the agency said.
He is survived by his wife, Francisca, and their two young sons.
Funeral arrangements are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
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