Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
659 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
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/O.CON.KLUB.FW.W.0005.260220T1700Z-260221T0100Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-Motley-
Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-
659 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FOR THE FAR
SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND WESTERN PORTIONS
OF THE ROLLING PLAINS...
...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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
659 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
TXZ039>042-200900-
/O.CON.KLUB.FW.W.0005.260220T1700Z-260221T0100Z/
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-Garza-
659 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CST
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR
SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND WESTERN PORTIONS
OF THE ROLLING PLAINS...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
103 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
...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...
NMZ117>119-TXZ045>047-050>052-059-273-274-277-278-201015-
/O.UPG.KMAF.FW.A.0003.260220T1700Z-260221T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.FW.W.0003.260220T1700Z-260221T0200Z/
Chaves Plains-Eddy Plains-Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Andrews-Martin-
Howard-Loving-Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
103 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026 /1203 PM MST Thu Feb 19 2026/
...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).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase
potential for fire growth.
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Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
615 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
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/O.EXP.KLUB.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260220T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.260220T1800Z-260220T2300Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-
Including the cities of Slaton, Littlefield, Amherst, Morton,
Sundown, Hart, Muleshoe, Levelland, Tulia, Wolfforth, Lubbock,
Dimmitt, Bovina, Hale Center, Farwell, Whiteface, Olton, Friona,
Happy, and Plainview
615 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM CST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY TODAY HAS EXPIRED...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
615 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
TXZ039>041-200500-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0007.260220T1800Z-260220T2300Z/
Yoakum-Terry-Lynn-
Including the cities of Tahoka, Meadow, ODonnell, Plains, Denver
City, Wellman, New Home, and Brownfield
615 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM CST FRIDAY...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
&&
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