Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: February 20, 2026, 7:53 pm  UTC


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 1:52PM CST until February 20 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hartley, and Oldham Counties. * WHEN...Until 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 20, 2026, 1:52 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Dallam; Hartley; Oldham; Deaf Smith


Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 1:12PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s. * 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 20, 2026, 1:12 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon


Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 12:48PM CST until February 21 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY... .Significantly drier air is expected to move into the region in the wake of the cold front. This will lead to low to very low relative humidity values along with moderate to strong winds with Energy Release Component values in the 50th-89th percentile. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning for Brush Country and northern Coastal Plains, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CST Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Webb, Duval and Jim Wells. * TIMING... * WINDS...North 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 12:48 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  La Salle; McMullen; Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Webb; Duval; Jim Wells


Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 12:23PM CST until February 21 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY... .Breezy north winds and dry air behind a Pacific front will bring critical fire weather conditions during Saturday across much of South Central Texas. The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Most of South Central Texas. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 12:23 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Val Verde; Edwards; Real; Kerr; Bandera; Gillespie; Kendall; Blanco; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Kinney; Uvalde; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Dimmit


High Wind Warning issued February 20 at 10:52AM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 10:52 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 10:52AM MST until February 20 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lea County, Gaines, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 10:52 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County; Gaines; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor


High Wind Warning issued February 20 at 10:52AM MST until February 20 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ this evening. * 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 10:52 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 11:38AM CST until February 20 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, NORTHERN PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * RFTI...5 to 6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...Dry. WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 11:38 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Loving; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills


Fire Weather Watch issued February 20 at 11:37AM CST until February 21 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY... .A cold front arrives with dry air and gusty northerly winds late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. A Fire Danger Statement or Red Flag Warning may be needed across portions of the northern ranchlands and brush country. The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 11:37 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 1:00 am
Area:  Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Starr


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 20 at 11:26AM CST until February 21 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Mary, East Cameron, Lower Vermilion, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, Upper Vermilion, and West Cameron Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson and Southern Orange Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 11:26 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:30 am
Area:  West Cameron; East Cameron; Upper Vermilion; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 20 at 10:54AM CST until February 21 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility less than a quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 10:54 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Chambers; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula


Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 10:49AM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. * Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west at 30 to 35 with gusts to 50 mph. * Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 10:49 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 10:36PM CST until February 20 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects and cause reduced visibility in blowing dust.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 10:36 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


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

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Lubbock TX on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:24 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:39 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 Lubbock TX on this developing situation.

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Lubbock TX on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:24 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:39 pm
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza