Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: February 17, 2026, 5:58 pm  UTC


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 11:58AM 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 11 AM to 8 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS... For today, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For tomorrow, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today as low as 10 percent. For tomorrow, as low as 9 percent * TEMPERATURES...For today in the 70s to low 80s. For tomorrow, in the 60s to mid 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...High-end Critical to Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:58 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 10:00 pm
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 February 17 at 11:58AM CST until February 17 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 11 AM to 8 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS... For today, southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For tomorrow, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today as low as 10 percent. For tomorrow, as low as 9 percent * TEMPERATURES...For today in the 70s to low 80s. For tomorrow, in the 60s to mid 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...High-end Critical to Critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:58 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 10:00 pm
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


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 10:54AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Areas of blowing dust will also reduce visibilities to less than a mile in localized areas.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 10:54 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Eastern Black Range Foothills; Sierra County Lakes; Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Otero Mesa; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 11:42AM CST until February 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, westerly to southwesterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory, 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...For the Blowing Dust Advisory and High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * 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. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 11:42AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, westerly to southwesterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory, 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...For the Blowing Dust Advisory and High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * 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. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 17 at 11:42AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, westerly to southwesterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory, 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...For the Blowing Dust Advisory and High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * 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. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 11:42AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwesterly to westerly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Armstrong, Carson, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...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 17, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Beaver; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Roberts; Hemphill; Carson; Gray; Armstrong


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 11:42AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwesterly to westerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Collingsworth, Donley, and Wheeler Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 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 17, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Wheeler; Donley; Collingsworth


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 11:42AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, westerly to southwesterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hutchinson, Oldham, Palo Duro Canyon, Potter, and Randall Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST 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 17, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Hansford; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 17 at 11:42AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, westerly to southwesterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hutchinson, Oldham, Palo Duro Canyon, Potter, and Randall Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST 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 17, 2026, 11:42 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Hansford; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING 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 Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday for Red Flag Warning. Thursday afternoon for the Fire Weather Watch. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts to 65 mph. For Thursday, West at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 13 percent. For Thursday, as low as 11 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Dickens


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING 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 11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday for Red Flag Warning. Wednesday afternoon for the Red Flag Warning. Thursday afternoon for the Fire Weather Watch. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. For Thursday, West at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 13 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 9 percent. For Thursday, as low as 11 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday for Red Flag Warning. Wednesday afternoon for the Red Flag Warning. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 13 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 9 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 19 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Timing...Thursday afternoon. * Wind...West at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  King


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday. * Wind...Southwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts to 65 mph. * Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Garza


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING 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 11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday for Red Flag Warning. Wednesday afternoon for the Red Flag Warning. Thursday afternoon for the Fire Weather Watch. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. For Thursday, West at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 13 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 9 percent. For Thursday, as low as 11 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday for Red Flag Warning. Wednesday afternoon for the Red Flag Warning. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 13 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 9 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 19 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING 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 Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday for Red Flag Warning. Thursday afternoon for the Fire Weather Watch. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts to 65 mph. For Thursday, West at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 13 percent. For Thursday, as low as 11 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Dickens


Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 11:39AM CST until February 19 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING 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 11 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday for Red Flag Warning. Wednesday afternoon for the Red Flag Warning. Thursday afternoon for the Fire Weather Watch. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. For Thursday, West at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 13 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 9 percent. For Thursday, as low as 11 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


TEST Tsunami Warning issued February 17 at 12:30PM EST until February 17 at 1:30PM EST by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center

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Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 12:30 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 1:30 pm
Area:  Laguna Madre From the Port Of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado; Laguna Madre From The Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM North Of Port Mansfield TX; Laguna Madre From 5 nm North Of Port Mansfield To Baffin Bay TX; Coastal waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX out 20 NM; Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre; Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays; Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays; San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays; Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM; Matagorda Bay; Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM; Sabine Lake; Calcasieu Lake; Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Mississippi Sound; Lake Borgne; Chandeleur Sound; Breton Sound; Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM; North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound; Western Choctawhatchee Bay; Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay; Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM; Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm; St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm; Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM; Tampa Bay waters; Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM; Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound; Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge; Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel; Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms; Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef; Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef; Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef; Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM; Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM; Biscayne Bay; Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM; Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm; Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm; Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm; Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM; Charleston Harbor; Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm ...including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary; Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm; Alligator River; Pamlico Sound; Pamlico and Pungo Rivers; Neuse and Bay Rivers; S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 nm; S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 nm; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 nm; S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 nm; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 nm; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA; Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA; Currituck Sound; Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel; Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point; York River; James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge; James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel; Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm; Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm; Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm; Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY; New York Harbor; Peconic and Gardiners Bays; South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay; Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm; Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm; Boston Harbor; Cape Cod Bay; Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Narragansett Bay; Block Island Sound; Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay; Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm; Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket; Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island; Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM; Penobscot Bay; Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM; Casco Bay; Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM; Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM; Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM; Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME; Inland Kenedy; Coastal Kenedy; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron; Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island; Victoria; 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; 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; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange; West Cameron; East Cameron; Southern Calcasieu; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Lower Terrebonne; Lower Lafourche; Coastal Jefferson; Lower Plaquemines; Lower St. Bernard; Southeast St. Tammany; Eastern Orleans; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Mobile Central; Baldwin Central; Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland; Okaloosa Coastal; Central Walton; Washington; Inland Bay; Inland Gulf; South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie; Coastal Levy; Coastal Citrus; Coastal Hernando; Coastal Pasco; Pinellas; Coastal Hillsborough; Coastal Manatee; Coastal Sarasota; Coastal Charlotte; Coastal Lee; Coastal Collier County; Mainland Monroe; Monroe Upper Keys; Monroe Middle Keys; Monroe Lower Keys; Far South Miami-Dade County; Metropolitan Miami Dade; Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County; Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands; Inland Nassau; Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Inland Glynn; Coastal Glynn; Inland Camden; Coastal Camden; Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal Jasper; Tidal Berkeley; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown; Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Brunswick; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Norfolk/Portsmouth; Suffolk; Virginia Beach; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Accomack; Northampton; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Kent; Inland Sussex; Delaware Beaches; Hudson; Middlesex; Western Monmouth; Eastern Monmouth; Ocean; Cumberland; Atlantic; Cape May; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean; Southeastern Burlington; Eastern Essex; Eastern Union; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Southeast Providence; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island; Eastern Essex; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Coastal Rockingham; Interior Waldo; Coastal York; Coastal Cumberland; Sagadahoc; Lincoln; Knox; Coastal Waldo; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 11:21AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with some gusts to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 11:21AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the South Plains, Rolling Plains and the far southeast Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Hall; Childress; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Crosby; Dickens; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza


High Wind Watch issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County


High Wind Watch issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * 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, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


High Wind Watch issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * 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, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis Mountains Foothills, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Reeves County Plains, and Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, and Winkler Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Loving; Winkler; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains Foothills


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 17 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * 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, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 17 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * 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, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust can reduce visibility suddenly to zero, especially in areas where bare fields exist. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County


High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Davis Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...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 17, 2026, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Davis Mountains


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 10:08AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis Mountains Foothills, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Reeves County Plains, and Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, and Winkler Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 10:08 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Southern Lea County; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Loving; Winkler; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains Foothills


Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 4:49AM 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, 4:49 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Southwest Deserts and Lowlands; South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley; Capitan And Sacramento Mountains; El Paso; Hudspeth


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 5:34AM CST until February 17 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/ TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AS LOW AS 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO INTO GAINES COUNTY, TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Tuesday. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Wednesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * RFTI...5 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 5:34 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 5:45 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


Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 5:34AM CST until February 18 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/ TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AS LOW AS 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO INTO GAINES COUNTY, TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Tuesday. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Wednesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * RFTI...5 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 5:34 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 5:45 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


Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 1:16AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 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 17, 2026, 1:16 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Grady; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman


Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 12:47AM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75. * 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 17, 2026, 12:47 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Grant; Garfield; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Tillman; Comanche; Wilbarger; Baylor


Fire Weather Watch issued February 17 at 12:47AM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 82. * 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...7 (out of 10)
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 12:47 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Hardeman; Foard; Knox


Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 12:47AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 82. * 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...7 (out of 10)
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 17, 2026, 12:47 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Hardeman; Foard; Knox