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Last Map Update: Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 3:34:35 am CST

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Today: Red Flag Warning

Thursday: Fire Weather Watch

Blustery and Warm Today

Cold Front Tonight

Weekend Outlook

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.

Elevated to potentially critical fire weather will be possible again Thursday for the far southern Texas Panhandle, and most of the South and Rolling Plains. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for 11 AM to 8 PM Thursday.

Southwesterly winds will become blustery today, at around 20-30 mph on the Caprock, with winds diminishing slightly into the Rolling Plains. High temperatures will be a bit cooler than yesterday, though still warm.

Winds will turn to the west-northwest following the passage of a Pacific cold front tonight, with cool to locally chilly temperatures expected. Winds will remain breezy throughout the night.