Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: April 17, 2026, 5:07 am  UTC


High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:05AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday. * 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, 12:05 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet


High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 12:05AM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT 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 High Wind Watch, northeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * 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, 12:05 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


High Wind Watch issued April 17 at 12:05AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT 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 High Wind Watch, northeast winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * 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, 12:05 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM 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...Potter County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Friday 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Potter


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM 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 29 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 Friday 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon and Randall Counties. * 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Randall; Palo Duro Canyon


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 34 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Deaf Smith and Oldham Counties. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Oldham; Deaf Smith


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM 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 first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Hansford and Moore Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. For the second 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Hansford; Moore


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 34 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Deaf Smith and Oldham Counties. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Oldham; Deaf Smith


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 11:33PM 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 first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Hansford and Moore Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. For the second 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Hansford; Moore


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 11:33PM 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 29 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 Friday 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley


Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM 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 first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Hansford and Moore Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. For the second 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Hansford; Moore


Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The southeastern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth


Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM 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...Potter County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM Friday 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Potter


Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM 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 29 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 Friday 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 16, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley


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


Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:43PM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Motley, Briscoe, and Hall Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 5 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 10:43 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle


Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 10:43PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Bailey, Hale, Lamb, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * 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 16, 2026, 10:43 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Bailey; Lamb; Hale


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM 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 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 70s to lower 90s. * 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...Near Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 8:59 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 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; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon


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


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