Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: April 16, 2026, 11:45 pm  UTC


Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 6:45PM CDT until April 16 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: SVRMAF The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Terrell County in southwestern Texas... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 645 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sanderson, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Sanderson, Dryden, and Terrell County Airport.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 6:45 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 7:15 pm
Area:  Terrell, TX


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... * Timing...For today, until 8 PM this evening. For Friday, from 12 PM to 9 PM. * Wind...For today, southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Friday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Ranging from 5 to 10 percent today, and ranging from 6 to 11 percent on Friday. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:16 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... * Timing...For today, until 8 PM this evening. For Friday, from 12 PM to 9 PM. * Wind...For today, southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Friday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Ranging from 5 to 10 percent today, and ranging from 6 to 11 percent on Friday. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:16 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. * Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Ranging from 6 to 11 percent. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:16 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle; Dickens; Garza


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT 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 noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Today and Friday. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 6 percent. Friday. As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today. In the 80s to lower 90s. Friday. In the mid 70s to mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Today and Friday FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 12:44 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT 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 noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Today and Friday. Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 6 percent. Friday. As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today. In the 80s to lower 90s. Friday. In the mid 70s to mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Today and Friday FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 12:44 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 12:11PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver, Cimarron, and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 12:11 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Deaf Smith


High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 9:52AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * 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:  April 16, 2026, 9:52 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 1:53AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Higher winds and gusts in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 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...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 1:53 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Martin; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County