Numbers for family, friends, doctors, insurances, veterinarians, etc. Put a copy in your emergency kit, and one near your phone or in your cellphone. Have an out-of-town family member or friend you can call who will pass updates to family and friends for you.

Aaron Ward, a meteorologist with the Weather Service office in Amarillo said visibility was “nearly zero” in the greater Amarillo region. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it was responding to multiple crashes across the region because of low visibility from clouds of dust.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the country, in the latest Trump administration move targeting the African nation.

The NWS has issued red flag and high wind warnings for portions of Oklahoma on Friday. Residents should stay aware and take precautions.

After a beautiful day on Thursday, Oklahomans will need to prepare for a high fire danger risk on Friday as strong wind gusts will blow through the state. KOCO 5 Meteorologist Joseph Neubauer says a red flag warning has been issued for western and northwestern Oklahoma as well as the Oklahoma Panhandle.