Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: February 18, 2026, 6:34 pm  UTC


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:33PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10-15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 72. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 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:  February 18, 2026, 12:33 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Payne; Lincoln; Pottawatomie; Seminole; Hughes; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Pontotoc; Coal; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Johnston; Love; Marshall; Wichita; Archer; Clay


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:33PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY... * WINDS...For today southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Thursday west at 20-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today and Thurday low as 10-15 percent. For Thursday * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75 today and up to 72 degrees Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical to Critical...2 to 3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:33 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Knox; Baylor


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:33PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY... * WINDS...For today southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Thursday west at 20-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today and Thurday low as 10-15 percent. For Thursday * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75 today and up to 72 degrees Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical to Critical...2 to 3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:33 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Knox; Baylor


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:32PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...For the today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the tomorrow, west to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the today, as low as 7 percent. For the tomorrow, as low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the today, in the mid 60s. For the tomorrow, in the lower to mid 50s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Critical to Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...69th-70th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:32 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:32PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...For the today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the tomorrow, west to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the today, as low as 7 percent. For the tomorrow, as low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the today, in the mid 60s to mid 70s. For the tomorrow, in the lower 50s to mid 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:32 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Beaver; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:32PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...For the today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the tomorrow, west to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the today, as low as 7 percent. For the tomorrow, as low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the today, in the mid 60s to mid 70s. For the tomorrow, in the lower 50s to mid 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:32 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Beaver; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon


Fire Weather Watch issued February 18 at 12:32PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...For the today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the tomorrow, west to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the today, as low as 7 percent. For the tomorrow, as low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the today, in the mid 60s. For the tomorrow, in the lower to mid 50s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Critical to Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...69th-70th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:32 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:19PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Fort Worth TX

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER IS POSSIBLE ACROSS WESTERN NORTH TEXAS LATE THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions across parts of western North Texas, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 73. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and very low relative humidity values will favor the rapid spread of wildfires should one start. Any outdoor burning is not advised. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near-Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:19 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:30 am
Area:  Montague; Young; Jack


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...From 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. * Wind...West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Dickens; King


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, NORTHERN SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND EASTERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...For today, 11 AM until 7 PM today for the Red Flag Warning. For Thursday, 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. For the Fire Weather Watch, late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...For today, Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For Thursday, West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. For Friday, West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For today and Thursday, as low as 10 percent. For Friday, as low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, NORTHERN SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...For today, 11 AM until 7 PM today for the Red Flag Warning. For Thursday, 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. * Wind...For today, Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For Thursday, West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, NORTHERN SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...For today, 11 AM until 7 PM today for the Red Flag Warning. For Thursday, 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. * Wind...For today, Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For Thursday, West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, NORTHERN SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND EASTERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...For today, 11 AM until 7 PM today for the Red Flag Warning. For Thursday, 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. For the Fire Weather Watch, late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...For today, Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For Thursday, West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. For Friday, West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For today and Thursday, as low as 10 percent. For Friday, as low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND EASTERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...From 11 AM until 7 PM today for the Red Flag Warning. For the Fire Weather Watch, late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...For today, Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For Friday, West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For today, as low as 10 percent. For Friday, as low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND EASTERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...From 11 AM until 7 PM today for the Red Flag Warning. For the Fire Weather Watch, late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...For today, Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For Friday, West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For today, as low as 10 percent. For Friday, as low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...From late Friday morning through the evening.. * Wind...West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Garza


Fire Weather Watch issued February 18 at 12:17PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, NORTHERN SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND EASTERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...For today, 11 AM until 7 PM today for the Red Flag Warning. For Thursday, 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. For the Fire Weather Watch, late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...For today, Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For Thursday, West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. For Friday, West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For today and Thursday, as low as 10 percent. For Friday, as low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:17 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 8:30 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:12 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 12:28 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Knox; Baylor


The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:12 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 12:28 pm
Area:  Payne; Lincoln; Pottawatomie; Seminole; Hughes; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Pontotoc; Coal; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Johnston; Love; Marshall; Wichita; Archer; Clay


Fire Warning issued February 18 at 12:06PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: FRWAMA THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AMARILLO HAS ISSUED A FIRE WARNING AT THE REQUEST OF AMARILLO AREA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR NORTHWESTERN POTTER COUNTY. * AT 1205 PM CST...A DANGEROUS WILDFIRE WAS LOCATED OVER VALLEY DE ORO...OR 20 MILES NORTHWEST OF AMARILLO...MOVING RAPIDLY EAST- NORTHEAST AT 3 TO 5 MPH. * AREAS IMPACTED... VALLEY DE ORO, HIGHWAY 87 NORTH OF AMARILLO, AND A PORTION OF NORTHERN POTTER COUNTY. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...SMOKE AND FIRE WILL PRESENT A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:06 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Potter


High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 6:33AM MST until February 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 6:33 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; Eastern/Central El Paso County


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 18 at 6:33AM MST until February 18 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 6:33 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; Eastern/Central El Paso County


Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 6:33AM MST until February 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 6:33 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; Otero Mesa; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 18 at 6:33AM MST until February 18 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 6:33 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; Otero Mesa; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties


Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 6:59AM CST until February 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts upwards of 50 mph expected * WHERE...Hansford County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 6:59 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Hansford


Wind Advisory issued February 18 at 6:59AM CST until February 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Hartley, Moore, and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 6:59 am      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 9:05PM MST until February 18 at 6:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS WEDNESDAY... .A passing upper level trough will lead to increasing dryness and strong winds on Wednesday. Sustained winds will approach 25 to 35 MPH for much of the area, with gusts around 45 MPH common. The strongest winds will favor along and east of the Sacramento Mountains, where gusts could reach upwards of 60 MPH. This will combine with minimum relative humidity in the low double digits and teens in the afternoon, creating high fire danger. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 056 Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...11 AM to 6 PM Wednesday * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 68. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 9:05 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Southwest Deserts and Lowlands; South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley; Capitan And Sacramento Mountains; El Paso; Hudspeth


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 8:44PM MST until February 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 8:44 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 11:30 am
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 8:44PM MST until February 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lea County, Davis Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 8:44 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 11:30 am
Area:  Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 8:44PM MST until February 19 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, west winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Wednesday to 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 8:44 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 11:30 am
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 8:36PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AT OR BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * RFTI...6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 8:36 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Loving; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills