Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm  UTC


Fire Weather Watch issued February 19 at 2:52AM CST until February 20 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, UPPER TRANS PECOS, PERMIAN BASIN, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... 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 morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * RFTI...4 or near critical. * IMPACTS... * 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:  February 19, 2026, 2:52 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Loving; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 1:01AM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

Summary: * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming northwest by late afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 70. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely 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...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 1:01 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 6:15 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Pottawatomie; Seminole; Hughes; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Pontotoc; Coal; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Johnston; Love; Marshall; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 12:09AM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Fort Worth TX

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER IS POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS LATE THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and very low relative humidity values will favor the rapid spread of wildfires should one start. Any outdoor burning is not advised. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near-Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Montague; Young; Jack


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 12:09AM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Fort Worth TX

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER IS POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS LATE THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and very low relative humidity values will favor the rapid spread of wildfires should one start. Any outdoor burning is not advised. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near-Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:09 am      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Cooke


Fire Weather Watch issued February 18 at 10:34PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the warning, west to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the watch, west to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 7 percent. For the watch, as low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the lower 50s to mid 60s. For the watch, in the mid 50s to lower 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 10:34 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 10:34PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...West to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s to mid 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 10:34 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Texas; Beaver; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Roberts; Hemphill; Gray; Wheeler; Donley; Collingsworth


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 10:34PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the warning, west to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the watch, west to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 7 percent. For the watch, as low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the lower 50s to mid 60s. For the watch, in the mid 50s to lower 60s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 10:34 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Cimarron; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon


High Wind Watch issued February 18 at 8:51PM MST until February 20 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday 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. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 8:51 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 11:45 am
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


High Wind Warning issued February 18 at 8:51PM MST until February 19 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday 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. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 8:51 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 11:45 am
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 7:09PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...For Thursday, 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. * Wind..For Thursday, West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 7:09 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Hall; Childress; Motley; Cottle


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 7:09PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...From 10 AM until 7 PM Thursday for the Red Flag Warning. * Wind...West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 7:09 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Dickens; King


Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 7:09PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...For Thursday, 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. For the Fire Weather Watch, late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...For Thursday, West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. For Friday, West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For Thursday, as low as 10 percent. For Friday, as low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 7:09 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


Fire Weather Watch issued February 18 at 7:09PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...For Thursday, 10 AM until 7 PM for the Red Flag Warning. For the Fire Weather Watch, late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...For Thursday, West to northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. For Friday, West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...For Thursday, as low as 10 percent. For Friday, as low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 7:09 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


Fire Weather Watch issued February 18 at 7:09PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLINGS PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * Timing...From late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...as low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 7:09 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


Fire Weather Watch issued February 18 at 7:09PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...From late Friday morning through the evening. * Wind...West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 7:09 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Garza


The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:12 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 12:28 pm
Area:  Payne; Lincoln; Pottawatomie; Seminole; Hughes; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Pontotoc; Coal; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Johnston; Love; Marshall; Wichita; Archer; Clay


The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 18, 2026, 12:12 pm      Expires:  February 18, 2026, 12:28 pm
Area:  Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Knox; Baylor