Orange County, TX — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 01:28 PM ET, Orange County, Texas is at WATCH (38/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected This Afternoon.
Updated Aug 29, 01:28 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
38 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected This Afternoon
- ▸ 0.6% of TX customers without power
- ▸ IUA Sixteen Range Six Mile 5 fire 80.1 mi away (10 acres)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | RX Orange 7351 (prescribed) 7.1 mi · IUA Sixteen Range Six Mile 5 80.1 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 52 (Moderate) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.4 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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