Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: March 17, 2026, 10:07 am  UTC


Rip Current Statement issued March 17 at 5:07AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 5:07 am      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island


High Surf Advisory issued March 17 at 5:07AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 5:07 am      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island


Freeze Warning issued March 17 at 2:03AM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...North and Central Texas * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highly urban areas like DFW may hover just above freezing overnight in some areas.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 2:03 am      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Van Zandt; Rains; Eastland; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson; Comanche; Mills; Hamilton; Bosque; Hill; Navarro; Freestone; Anderson; Lampasas; Coryell; Bell; McLennan; Falls; Limestone; Leon; Milam; Robertson


Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 12:56AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy weather and an extremely favorable fuel environment, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 72. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 17, 2026, 12:56 am      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Major; Garfield; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Grady; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Cotton; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay


Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 11:19PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 11:19 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine


Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 10:22PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. * WHERE...Austin, Colorado, and Waller Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 10:22 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 6:30 am
Area:  Colorado; Austin; Waller


Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 10:22PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 10:22 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 6:30 am
Area:  Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty


Flood Warning issued March 16 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties. For the Angelina River...including Angelina River near Alto, Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Angelina River near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 161.0 feet, Expect minor flooding with the gravel parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel road where it widens into the parking lot. Also expect about a foot of overflow across the left bank of the Angelina River looking downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 161.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 161.4 feet. - Forecast...The Angelina River north of Lufkin is expected to slowly rise to a crest of 161.9 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 161.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 9:27 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Angelina, TX; Nacogdoches, TX


Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 7:01PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 7:01 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Southern Orange


Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 3:59PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Summary: A light freeze with low temperatures mainly between 30 and 32 degrees is forecast Tuesday morning for most of the Hill Country, as well as portions of the I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains, with the aid of light winds and clearing skies. A few of the lowest lying areas may briefly see temperatures of 27 to 30 degrees. Freezing temperatures may set in after midnight before all areas warm above freezing by about 9 AM Tuesday morning. This cold episode could bring challenges as the growing season may have started over portions of the region. Therefore, we recommend to protect Plants, People, and Pets. After Tuesday morning, expect warmer temperatures to prevail through the rest of the week.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 3:59 pm      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Val Verde; Edwards; Real; Kerr; Bandera; Gillespie; Kendall; Blanco; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Kinney; Uvalde; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca; Dimmit


Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 11:26AM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s to lower 30s Tuesday. Some low lying areas and river valleys may drop into the mid 20s. Temperatures will quickly climb above freezing after 9 AM. * WHERE...All of West Central Texas. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 16, 2026, 11:26 am      Expires:  March 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Fisher; Nolan; Sterling; Coke; Runnels; Irion; Tom Green; Concho; Crockett; Schleicher; Sutton; Haskell; Throckmorton; Jones; Shackelford; Taylor; Callahan; Coleman; Brown; McCulloch; San Saba; Menard; Kimble; Mason