Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: February 21, 2026, 9:13 am  UTC


High Surf Advisory issued February 21 at 3:12AM CST until February 22 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:12 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island


Rip Current Statement issued February 21 at 3:12AM CST until February 22 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:12 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 21 at 12:44AM CST until February 21 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Refugio, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Refugio, and Victoria Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 12:44 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Goliad; Victoria; Coastal Aransas; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun; Aransas Islands; Coastal Refugio; Coastal Calhoun; Calhoun Islands


Red Flag Warning issued February 21 at 12:39AM CST until February 21 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY... .Breezy north winds and dry air behind a Pacific front will bring critical fire weather conditions during Saturday across much of South Central Texas. * AFFECTED AREA...Most of South Central Texas. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Val Verde; Edwards; Real; Kerr; Bandera; Gillespie; Kendall; Blanco; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Kinney; Uvalde; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Dimmit


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 21 at 12:25AM CST until February 21 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 12:25 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 8:30 am
Area:  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


Red Flag Warning issued February 20 at 11:47PM CST until February 21 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY... .Significantly drier air will move into the region behind a cold front mid-day today. Along with this, strong northerly winds will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the warned area. * AFFECTED AREA...La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, Goliad, Webb, Duval and Jim Wells. * TIMING...This afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...North 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 82. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 11:47 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  La Salle; McMullen; Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Webb; Duval; Jim Wells


Fire Weather Watch issued February 20 at 9:45PM CST until February 22 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY... .A cold front arrives with dry air and gusty northerly winds late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Dry air will be in place on Sunday, and winds may still be gusty, warranting possible Fire Danger Statements and/or Red Flag Warnings. The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Inland Kenedy, Southern Hidalgo, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron and Northern Hidalgo. * TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 70. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 9:45 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 9:45 am
Area:  Inland Kenedy; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Northern Hidalgo


Fire Weather Watch issued February 20 at 9:45PM CST until February 22 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY... .A cold front arrives with dry air and gusty northerly winds late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Dry air will be in place on Sunday, and winds may still be gusty, warranting possible Fire Danger Statements and/or Red Flag Warnings. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR ZAPATA, JIM HOGG, BROOKS AND STARR COUNTIES FOR SATURDAY. A FIRE DANGER STATEMENT FOR SATURDAY HAS BEEN ISSUED IN ITS PLACE. The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity for Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr Counties, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Saturday has been cancelled, and a Fire Danger Statement has been issued. * AFFECTED AREA...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr Counties. * TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...North-northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 9:45 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 9:45 am
Area:  Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Starr


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 20 at 9:41PM CST until February 21 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Mary, East Cameron, Lower Vermilion, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, Upper Vermilion, and West Cameron Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson and Southern Orange Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 9:41 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  West Cameron; East Cameron; Upper Vermilion; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange