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Last Map Update: Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 3:56:14 am CST

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A critical fire weather danger is expected once again today. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM until 7 PM CST for the far southern Texas Panhandle, and most of the South Plains and Rolling Plains. Conditions will become favorable for the rapid growth and spread of wildfires. Avoid activities that involve sparks and/or open flames.

Dry and low-end windy conditions are expected Friday, especially on the Caprock. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect between 11 AM and 7 PM CST Friday across the far southwestern Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and the western Rolling Plains.

Dry, west-to-northwest winds will result in a fire danger across most of the Caprock and Rolling Plains today. Temperatures will be cooler than yesterday, and winds will begin to diminish by sunset. Avoid activities that involve the use of sparks and/or open flames today.

Fair weather is expected tonight, with cold temperatures and light winds beneath a mostly clear sky.

Friday will be the final day of low-end windy conditions and the concurrent fire danger, with mild and benign weather forecast this weekend and into early next week.

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Local Weather History For February 19th...

2004: A regional high wind event and dust storm struck the South Plains this day as westerly winds increased to 40 to 50
mph sustained with gusts measured as high as 63 mph. A tractor trailer was overturned by the wind near Tulia resulting in
one injury. Minor wind damage was reported across the South Plains including power lines blown down, power poles blown
down, minor damage to homes, and trees blown down. Blowing dust reduced the visibility to near zero at times on the
Caprock. This dangerous low visibility contributed to several multiple car accidents. The worst car accident occurred
about six miles northwest of Post on U.S. Highway 84 in Garza County and involved 25 vehicles. Two fatalities resulted
from this accident along with twelve injuries. A four car accident occurred on U.S. Highway 87 and Woodrow Road in
southern Lubbock County and a five car accident occurred on Interstate 27 eight miles north of Abernathy in Hale County.