Weather Warnings for Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Texas
Alerts Updated: April 19, 2026, 6:36 am  UTC


Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 1:36AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CDT this morning through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:36 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island


High Surf Advisory issued April 19 at 1:36AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CDT this morning through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:36 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island


Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 1:36AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CDT this morning through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:36 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island


Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 19 at 1:30AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Summary: * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio, Aransas Islands, Coastal Refugio, Coastal Calhoun, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:30 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 9:30 am
Area:  Coastal Aransas; Coastal Kleberg; Coastal Nueces; Coastal San Patricio; Aransas Islands; Coastal Refugio; Coastal Calhoun; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands


Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 10:58PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 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...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 18, 2026, 10:58 pm      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 7:00 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


Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:55PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Western and northern portions of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 18, 2026, 10:55 pm      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon


Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 8:28PM CDT until April 19 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Summary: * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Galveston Island, and Matagorda Islands Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CDT Sunday. * 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 18, 2026, 8:28 pm      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula


Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:29AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28. * WHERE...Bailey, Hale, Lamb, Castro, Parmer, and Swisher Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Freeze conditions can kill sensitive vegetation. Lawn sprinklers left on can cause icing of roads and sidewalks.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 18, 2026, 10:29 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Bailey; Lamb; Hale