Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern High Plains through the weekend. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 2:32:28 pm CST

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Hazardous Winds Today

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Friday for much of southeast New Mexico, portions of the Permian Basin, Upper Trans Pecos, Van Horn Corridor, Davis Mountains, and Marfa Plateau. Increasing winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions. Avoid outdoor burning!

Strong westerly winds will develop over the Guadalupe Mountains, southeast New Mexico Plains, far northwestern Permian Basin, and the Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor today. Gusts up to 75 mph can be expected in the Guadalupe Mountains, with gusts up to 60 mph in the Eddy and Culberson County Plains. Gusts up to 50 mph are likely in the Wind Advisory area. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Blowing dust may also reduce the visibility at times this afternoon.

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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

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