Polk County, TX — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 01:29 PM ET, Polk County, Texas is at WATCH (38/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Monday.
Updated Aug 29, 01:29 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
38 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Monday
- ▸ 0.6% of TX customers without power
- ▸ Center fire 65.1 mi away (120 acres, 65% contained)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Center 65.1 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| 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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