Active National Weather Service alert for Sanford, Texas 79078: Heat Advisory. Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 1:18PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX Until Sun, 8:00 PM CDT.
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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 1:18PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX Expires Sun, 8:00 PM CDT.

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Sanford, Texas 79078

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Sanford, Texas 79078. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

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88°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms17% rain
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Rain Timeline

Highest chance 19%

No meaningful precipitation is expected in the official hourly forecast.

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High / low temperatures

Today

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101°76°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
19%
Wind
SW 15 mph
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM

Mon

99°74°

Sunny

Precipitation
31%
Wind
NNW 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM

Tue

96°71°

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
73%
Wind
NNE 5 mph
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM

Wed

90°70°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
45%
Wind
NE 5 mph
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM

Thu

92°72°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
39%
Wind
E 0 to 10 mph
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM

Fri

95°74°

Sunny

Precipitation
13%
Wind
S 5 to 15 mph
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM

Sat

98°75°

Sunny

Precipitation
10%
Wind
SSW 10 to 15 mph
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM

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Real Feel106°F
Walking is not recommended now

Current official weather conditions may be unsafe for this activity.

WindSW13 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 3 AM–5 AM

Walking: 3% average rain chance, near 80°F, with winds near 10 mph. Review the active Heat Advisory.

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Wind gusts21mph
Rain now11%next hour
Humidity14%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Breezy — cycling, umbrellas, and loose outdoor items may be affected.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gust21 mph
Pressure29.97 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance19%
Dew point46°F
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Heat Advisory

Applies to: Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Randall; ArmstrongIssued by: NWS Amarillo TXHeat Advisory issued August 23 at 1:18PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Alert details* WHAT...Temperatures between 105 to 109 degrees. * WHERE...A portion of the eastern and central Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Safety instructionsDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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