Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: February 20, 2026, 1:06 am  UTC


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 6:59PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * Timing...From 11 AM to 7 PM on Friday. * Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 30 mph, becoming west at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 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 19, 2026, 6:59 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 6:59PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING 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 11 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. * Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. * Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 30 mph, becoming west at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 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 19, 2026, 6:59 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Dickens


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 6:57PM CST until February 20 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...South to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...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...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 6:57 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon


High Wind Warning issued February 19 at 5:47PM MST until February 20 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 5:47 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


High Wind Warning issued February 19 at 5:47PM MST until February 20 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson County. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ 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:  February 19, 2026, 5:47 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 6:15PM CST until February 20 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bailey, Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 6:15 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock


Wind Advisory issued February 19 at 6:15PM CST until February 20 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Lynn, Terry, and Yoakum Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 6:15 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn


The High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

Summary: The High Wind Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 4:45 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Red Flag Warning issued February 19 at 1:03PM CST until February 20 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR 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 Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Friday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * RFTI...6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. FUELS...Dry. WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 1:03 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 4:15 am
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


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

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Lubbock TX on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:24 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:39 pm
Area:  Yoakum; Terry; Lynn; Garza


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

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Lubbock TX on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 12:24 pm      Expires:  February 19, 2026, 12:39 pm
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby


Dense Fog Advisory issued February 19 at 11:57AM CST until February 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 19, 2026, 11:57 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 12:30 am
Area:  West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Upper Vermilion; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange