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Last Map Update: Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 2:44:25 pm CST

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Today: Red Flag Warning

Thursday: Red Flag Warning

Fire Weather Watch Friday

Breezy Weather Continues

Cooler this Weekend

Critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop once again today across the far southern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and portions of the Rolling Plains. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM until 7 PM CST. Avoid activities that involve the use of sparks and/or open flames, as conditions will be favorable for the rapid growth and spread of wildfires.

Critical fire weather danger is expected to return Thursday. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for 10 AM until 7 PM Thursday for the far southern Texas Panhandle, and portions of the South Plains and Rolling Plains.

Windy and dry conditions continue into Friday bringing potential elevated to critical fire weather during the afternoon. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect early Friday afternoon over the southwestern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and western Rolling Plains.