Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: April 13, 2026, 10:00 am  UTC


High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:58PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and southeast New Mexico, including the Delaware Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 11:58 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 13 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 today to 8 PM CDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Today southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Tuesday 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today as low as 11 percent. Tuesday as low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today and Tuesday, in the 80s to low 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Today and Tuesday FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 12:38 am      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Collingsworth


Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT 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 Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Today southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Tuesday 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today as low as 9 percent. Tuesday as low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today and Tuesday, in the 80s to low 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 12:38 am      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 10:00 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; Palo Duro Canyon


Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 14 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 today to 8 PM CDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Today southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Tuesday 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today as low as 11 percent. Tuesday as low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today and Tuesday, in the 80s to low 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Today and Tuesday FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 12:38 am      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Collingsworth


Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT 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 Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Today southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Tuesday 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today as low as 9 percent. Tuesday as low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Today and Tuesday, in the 80s to low 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 12:38 am      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 10:00 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; Palo Duro Canyon


Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 11:43PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...12 PM CDT through 8 PM CDT Monday. * Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 11:43 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale


Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 11:43PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...12 PM CDT through 8 PM CDT Monday. * Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 11:43 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale


Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 11:43PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...12 PM CDT through 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...as low as 14 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 11:43 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Hall; Childress; Floyd; Motley; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry