Wharton County Office of Emergency Management

11/25/2024

09/28/2024

We continue to see signs that a tropical weather system will spin up in either the western Caribbean or southern Gulf of Mexico during the second half of next week. The path it takes is highly uncertain at this time, so I just want to gently raise your awareness for now that we'll likely have a situation in the Gulf worth watching next week.

It becomes increasingly difficult for hurricanes to reach Texas once fall begins, but we aren't immune and still need to keep our guard up just in case.

We'll keep you posted! abc13.com/tropicalupdate

06/15/2024

11/22/2023

Reminder: our radar will be out of service for approximately 2 weeks beginning on Monday 11/27/23. Several surrounding radars will adequately cover the region should any precipitation fall while it is down. See below for further details.

05/24/2022

02/27/2022

Today’s average KDBI value for Wharton County is 247 (113-406). The driest area is south of East Bernard along FM 2119 and the wettest area is south of El Campo. No burn ban in effect this week.

Weather wise, a light freeze is possible tonight. Temperatures will slowly warm this week with lows in the 30’s-40’s the first part of the week climbing to the 50s-60s later in the week with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

Currently, no rainfall is forecast until slight chances enter the forecast next weekend.

NWS Forecast for: Pierce TX
Issued by: National Weather Service Houston, TX
Last Update: 1:13 pm CST Feb 27, 2022
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This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
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Pierce TX
29.22°N 96.2°W (Elev. 98 ft)

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February 28th is the end of meteorological winter, meaning severe weather season is right around the corner. Be sure you have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings day and night.

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02/23/2022

Here's the latest forecast:

NWS Forecast for: Pierce TX
Issued by: National Weather Service Houston, TX
Last Update: 2:31 pm CST Feb 23, 2022

This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 38. Breezy, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 47.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Pierce TX
29.24°N 96.2°W (Elev. 98 ft)

02/22/2022

This is a tough forecast for this week as a cold front is forecast to come down and stall between Bryan / CS and I-10 leaving Wharton County initially in the Warm sector until another front pushes the first one through our area later in the week. When does the second front push the cold air through our area???? Makes a big difference in the colder temperatures. Here's the current forecast, but check tomorrow for updates:

NWS Forecast for: Pierce TX
Issued by: National Weather Service Houston, TX
Last Update: 7:15 pm CST Feb 21, 2022

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

Pierce TX
29.24°N 96.2°W (Elev. 98 ft)

02/21/2022

Sunday’s KBDI average value for Wharton County is 225 (88-390). The driest area is in the Wharton to Egypt to East Bernard to Hungerford area. No burn ban in effect this week, however, high winds during the week may make it illegal to burn on some of the days.

Rain chances Monday and Tuesday (30%) also will have severe weather possibilities (less than marginal) with the severe weather forecast to remain well north of I-10. Here's the forecast for the Wharton County area:

NWS Forecast for: Pierce TX
Issued by: National Weather Service Houston, TX
Last Update: 3:44 pm CST Feb 20, 2022

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Washington's Birthday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 53.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

Pierce TX
29.24°N 96.2°W (Elev. 98 ft)

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02/18/2022

Friday, February 18. 6:30 am.

Outdoor burning will be allowed today in Wharton County but use EXTREME CAUTION. Winds are forecast to gust near state limits and humidity levels are forecast to drop to into the 30-40% range today and the 20-30% range tomorrow. Remember to call in your burn to the Wharton County Sheriff's Department at 979-532-1550.

STAY SAFE!

02/17/2022

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1152 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
..Red Flag Conditions for Areas West of the San Bernard River...
Due to moderate northwesterly winds combining with low relative
humidity values this afternoon.

TXZ210-226-235-236-335-336-180200-
/O.NEW.KHGX.FW.W.0001.220217T1752Z-220218T0200Z/
Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-Colorado-Inland Jackson-
Inland Matagorda-Wharton-
1152 AM CST Thu Feb 17 2022
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR LOW
RH AND GUSTY WINDS FOR AREAS WEST OF THE SAN BERNARD RIVER...

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening.

* AFFECTED COUNTIES... Colorado...Wharton...Inland Jackson...
Inland Matagorda...Coastal Jackson...Coastal Matagorda.

* WIND...Northwesterly winds up to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
mph this afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Falling to 20 to 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.

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