Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: April 17, 2026, 5:55 pm  UTC


High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 11:55AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this 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 17, 2026, 11:55 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet


High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 11:55AM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Saturday. * 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 11:55 am      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 11:55AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Saturday. * 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. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 11:55 am      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...Ochiltree County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Ochiltree


Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon State Park. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Palo Duro Canyon


Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Hansford and Moore Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Hansford; Moore


Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Hartley, and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley


Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...Potter County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Potter


Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Deaf Smith and Oldham Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Oldham; Deaf Smith


Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Randall County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Randall


Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Hartley, and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley


Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Hansford and Moore Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Hansford; Moore


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Hartley, and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Hansford and Moore Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Hansford; Moore


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...Potter County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Potter


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...Ochiltree County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Ochiltree


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Lipscomb; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Deaf Smith and Oldham Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Oldham; Deaf Smith


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Randall County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:18 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 1:15 am
Area:  Randall


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:06PM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Cochran, Crosby, Floyd, Hockley, and Lubbock Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:06 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:06PM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:06 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:06PM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 possible. * WHERE...Bailey, Hale, Lamb, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:06 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Bailey; Lamb; Hale


Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:06PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 possible. * WHERE...Bailey, Hale, Lamb, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 12:06 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Bailey; Lamb; Hale


Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Cold front will switch winds to the north in the evening with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s to lower 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...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 7:31 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 4:00 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 April 17 at 2:01AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND 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, CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN... * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * RFTI...5 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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 2:01 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:15 pm
Area:  Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor


Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 2:01AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND 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, CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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...6 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 2:01 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:15 pm
Area:  Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County


The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 2:01 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:16 am
Area:  Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County


The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled.

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 2:01 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:16 am
Area:  Martin


Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:20PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 11:20 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Cotton; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:56PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing... From 12 PM to 9 PM on Friday. * Wind...Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Ranging from 6 to 11 percent on Friday. * Fuels...Critically dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 8:56 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Dickens; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza