Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: April 16, 2026, 9:14 am  UTC


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 4:14AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver, Cimarron, and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:14 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Deaf Smith


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 16 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 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15.0 to 25.0 mph with gusts up to 35.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s. * 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:13 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Collingsworth


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...Southwest 20.0 to 30.0 mph with gusts up to 45.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:13 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 1:00 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; Palo Duro Canyon


Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 17 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 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15.0 to 25.0 mph with gusts up to 35.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s. * 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:13 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Collingsworth


Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 4:13AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...Southwest 20.0 to 30.0 mph with gusts up to 45.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 4:13 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 1:00 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; Palo Duro Canyon


Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 1:53AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Higher winds and gusts in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * RFTI...6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 1:53 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Martin; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County


Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 10:05PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch is still in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Wind...On Thursday, southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Friday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Ranging from 5 to 10 percent on Thursday, and ranging from 7 to 13 percent on Friday. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 10:05 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 10:05PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch is still in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Timing...For the Red Flag Warning, from 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Wind...On Thursday, southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. On Friday, southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Ranging from 5 to 10 percent on Thursday, and ranging from 7 to 13 percent on Friday. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 10:05 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued April 15 at 10:05PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Ranging from 7 to 13 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 10:05 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle; Dickens; Garza