Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: February 17, 2026, 12:52 am  UTC


High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 5:52PM MST until February 17 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ to 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ Tuesday. * 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 16, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 16 at 5:52PM 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 expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis Mountains Foothills and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday. * 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 16, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Southern Lea County; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Davis Mountains Foothills


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 16 at 5:52PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, and Winkler Counties, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday. * 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 16, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Loving; Winkler; Reeves County Plains


High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 5:52PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Davis Mountains


Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 5:52PM 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 expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis Mountains Foothills and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday. * 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 16, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Southern Lea County; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Davis Mountains Foothills


Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 5:52PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, and Winkler Counties, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday. * 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 16, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Loving; Winkler; Reeves County Plains


High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 5:52PM 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 expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday. * 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Eastern Culberson County


Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 16 at 5:52PM 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 expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea and Northern Lea Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Tuesday. * 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.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Eastern Culberson County


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 1:43PM CST until February 17 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY NEAR 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO INTO GAINES COUNTY, TEXAS... * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * RFTI...4 to 5 or near 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 16, 2026, 1:43 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 3:15 am
Area:  Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 12:27PM 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 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 69. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 12:27 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Southwest Deserts and Lowlands; South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley; Capitan And Sacramento Mountains; El Paso; Hudspeth


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75 degrees. * 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 16, 2026, 12:43 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Grant; Garfield; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Tillman; Comanche; Wilbarger; Baylor


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 12:43PM 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 PORTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For Tuesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For Wednesday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Tuesday, as low as 14 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For Tuesday, up to 85 degrees. For Wednesday, up to 75 degrees. * 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 16, 2026, 12:43 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Hardeman; Foard; Knox


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gust upwards of 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For warning, as low as 13 percent. For watch, as low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 60s for warning. In the mid 50s for the watch. * 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...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 12:43 pm      Expires:  February 16, 2026, 9:00 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 16 at 12:43PM 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 PORTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For Tuesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For Wednesday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Tuesday, as low as 14 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For Tuesday, up to 85 degrees. For Wednesday, up to 75 degrees. * 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 16, 2026, 12:43 pm      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 4:00 am
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 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...For warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gust upwards of 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For warning, as low as 13 percent. For watch, as low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 60s for warning. In the mid 50s for the watch. * 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...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 12:43 pm      Expires:  February 16, 2026, 9:00 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 16 at 11:30AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico and southwest Texas. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. * 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 are also likely along the Interstate 10 corridor into Far West Texas and Southern Otero County.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 11:30 am      Expires:  February 16, 2026, 11:00 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


High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 12:25PM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may also produce blowing dust, which could cause a sudden drop in visibility.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 12:25 pm      Expires:  February 16, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon


High Wind Watch issued February 16 at 11:21AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Briscoe, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 16, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 11:19AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday and Wednesday. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 15 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 11:19 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Hall; Childress; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Lubbock; Crosby; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 11:19AM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday and Wednesday. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 15 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 11:19 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Cochran; Hockley; Yoakum


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 11:19AM CST until February 18 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday and Wednesday. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 15 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 11:19 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Hall; Childress; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Lubbock; Crosby; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 11:19AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday and Wednesday. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 15 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 11:19 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Cochran; Hockley; Yoakum


Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 11:19AM CST until February 17 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 Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday. * Wind...Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. * Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 16, 2026, 11:19 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Dickens; King; Garza


Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 11:14AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: * WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 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 to 8 PM CST Tuesday. * 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 16, 2026, 11:14 am      Expires:  February 17, 2026, 3:00 am
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