Lampasas County

ERCOT requests voluntarily electricity reduction

ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures and forecasted record demand. This Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Tuesday, June 20 from 4– 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service predicts high heat indices on Thursday, Friday, and over the weekend. This NWS graphic shows Lampasas County may see a heat index of between 105 and 110 on Thursday.

The National Weather Service predicts high heat indices on Thursday, Friday, and over the weekend. This NWS graphic shows Lampasas County may see a heat index of between 105 and 110 on Thursday.

Extreme heat forecast Thursday

Triple-digit temperatures are well on their way to Lampasas, and the heat index may rise to 110 next week.  Thursday and Friday likely will see highs of 101 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit in the area, launching several days of three-digit temperatures, and the first 100-degree highs of the season.
National Weather Service rainfall graphic depicts a higher concentration of rainfall and chance of flooding east of Interstate 35.

National Weather Service rainfall graphic depicts a higher concentration of rainfall and chance of flooding east of Interstate 35.

Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon

UPDATE: At 4:44 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lampasas, effective until 5:45 p.m. Avoid road travel if possible and seek shelter indoors.

Storms possible tonight and Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lampasas County on Monday evening. The outlook was issued Monday at 2:27 p.m. and includes Lampasas, Coryell, Bell, Hamilton and surrounding counties.
National Weather Service Thursday, March 2 storm forecast

National Weather Service Thursday, March 2 storm forecast

Severe storms predicted for Thursday afternoon

Update: At 6:14 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area to last until 7:15 p.m. Severe storms are expected this afternoon, accompanying a front moving southeast across the region.
Texas Forest Service fire danger ratings for Feb. 15

Texas Forest Service fire danger ratings for Feb. 15

Storms are possible today and tonight

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook at 10:56 a.m. Wednesday for Lampasas, Coryell, Bell, Hamilton and surrounding counties.  “There is a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight, primarily along and east of the I-35 corridor.

Lampasas man dead after U.S. 281 rollover

A Lampasas man is dead after a single-vehicle rollover wreck on North U.S. Highway 281 Thursday night. Texas DPS Sgt. Bryan Washko said 54-year-old Shawn Thomas Figurski was traveling northbound in a 2007 Dodge pickup truck on U.S. 281 when the crash occurred at 11:17 p.m.

Lampasas may see strong storms Thursday

Lampasas County may see severe thunderstorm activity and hail beginning Thursday evening, National Weather Service officials said. NWS meteorologists issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lampasas, Coryell, Bell, Hamilton Mills and surrounding counties as of 11:23 a.m. on Thursday.