Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: February 20, 2026, 3:00 pm  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 7:55AM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Summary: Areas of fog have developed across portions of South Texas this morning. Expect visibilities generally 1 mile or less with a few locations seeing visibilities 1/4 mile or less at times. Use caution if traveling as visibility may change rapidly in a short amount of time. Use low beam headlights and leave extra distance between your vehicle and others on the road.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 7:55 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  La Salle; McMullen; Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Victoria; Webb; Duval; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Coastal Aransas; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun; Coastal Kleberg; Coastal Nueces; Coastal San Patricio; Aransas Islands; Coastal Refugio; Coastal Calhoun; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 6:23AM CST until February 20 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hartley, and Oldham Counties. * WHEN...From noon today 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 20, 2026, 6:23 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Dallam; Hartley; Oldham; Deaf Smith


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 2:35AM 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...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Gaines County. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects and can cause reduced visibility in blowing dust.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 2:35 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Southern Lea County; Gaines; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor


High Wind Warning issued February 20 at 2:35AM MST until February 20 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /midnight 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, 2:35 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


High Wind Warning issued February 20 at 2:35AM 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 expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 2:35 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County


Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 2:32AM CST until February 20 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 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... * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * RFTI...4 to 7 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. * 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 20, 2026, 2:32 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Loving; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills


Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 2:32AM CST until February 20 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 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... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * RFTI...5 to 7 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. * 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 20, 2026, 2:32 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 11:31PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 50s to mid 60s. * 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...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 11:31 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon


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


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 10:32PM CST until February 20 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 11 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. * 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 19, 2026, 10:32 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 19 at 10:20PM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 10:20 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 9:15 am
Area:  West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Upper Vermilion; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange


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


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