Ellis County, TX — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 01:29 PM ET, Ellis County, Texas is at WATCH (41/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Heat Risk expected Sunday.
Updated Aug 29, 01:29 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
41 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Heat Risk expected Sunday
- ▸ 0.6% of TX customers without power
- ▸ Ross fire 91.9 mi away (85,303 acres, 31% contained)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Air Quality Alert |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Ross 91.9 mi · Center 97.3 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 60 (Moderate) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Texas (ERCOT) at 75.3% of 7-day peak · 0.6% of Texas customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Texas |
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