Red Flag Warning
...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).
From: Feb 19, 2026 19:03
Until: Feb 20, 2026 10:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lea County, Davis Mountains, and Davis Mountains Foothills.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
From: Feb 18, 2026 03:44
Until: Feb 18, 2026 18:30
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING
FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AT OR
BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY,
THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN
CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU...
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* RFTI...6 or critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
From: Feb 18, 2026 02:36
Until: Feb 18, 2026 18:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM
CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AT OR BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER
ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS
PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR
GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER
ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA
PLATEAU...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO INTO GAINES COUNTY, TEXAS AND DOWN INTO AND
AROUND THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS...
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Tuesday.
Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Wednesday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* RFTI...6 or critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
From: Feb 17, 2026 19:28
Until: Feb 18, 2026 07:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis
Mountains Foothills, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Reeves
County Plains, and Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, and Winkler
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero
instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
From: Feb 17, 2026 17:08
Until: Feb 18, 2026 03:00
Blowing Dust Advisory
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, Southern Lea County. In Texas, Davis
Mountains Foothills, Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor, and Reeves
County Plains, and Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, and Winkler
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero
instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
From: Feb 17, 2026 17:08
Until: Feb 18, 2026 03:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM
CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AS LOW AS 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER
ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA
PLATEAU...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR
GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER
ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA
PLATEAU...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO INTO GAINES COUNTY, TEXAS...
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Tuesday.
Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Wednesday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* RFTI...5 or critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
From: Feb 17, 2026 11:34
Until: Feb 17, 2026 23:45
Fire Weather Watch
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM
CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY AS LOW AS 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER
ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA
PLATEAU...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR
GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER
ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER
TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA
PLATEAU...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO INTO GAINES COUNTY, TEXAS...
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph Tuesday.
Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Wednesday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* RFTI...5 or critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
From: Feb 17, 2026 11:34
Until: Feb 17, 2026 23:45
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 4 below. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter
mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/
Tuesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 10 AM MST /11 AM
CST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 27, 2026 02:14
Until: Jan 27, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 4 below. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter
mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/
Tuesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 10 AM MST /11 AM
CST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 27, 2026 02:14
Until: Jan 27, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 5 below to 15 above expected
across the advisory area.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon to 8 AM MST /9 AM
CST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia and
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 26, 2026 18:05
Until: Jan 27, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 2 below. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter
mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Davis Mountains Foothills and Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Low visibility could make
driving conditions hazardous. Driving will be hazardous due to low
visibility and icing on roadways, especially elevated roads,
bridges, and overpasses.
From: Jan 26, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 22, 2026 19:30
Until: Jan 26, 2026 18:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 2 below. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter
mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Davis Mountains Foothills and Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Low visibility could make
driving conditions hazardous. Driving will be hazardous due to low
visibility and icing on roadways, especially elevated roads,
bridges, and overpasses.
From: Jan 26, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 9 below. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one
mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
cause ruptured water pipes. Low visibility could make driving
conditions hazardous. Driving will be hazardous due to low
visibility and icing on roadways, especially elevated roads,
bridges, and overpasses.
From: Jan 26, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 18:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 9 below. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one
mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
cause ruptured water pipes. Low visibility could make driving
conditions hazardous. Driving will be hazardous due to low
visibility and icing on roadways, especially elevated roads,
bridges, and overpasses.
From: Jan 26, 2026 04:24
Until: Jan 26, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero to 10 above.
* WHERE...Central Brewster and Lower Brewster County Counties, and
Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains
Foothills, Marfa Plateau, Presidio Valley, and Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:27
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia
if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur
if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended
period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 19:31
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 below.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:04
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Snow for most areas with light freezing rain south of I-10.
Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice
accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:02
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Storm total snow and
sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible along amd north of
I-20, with lesser amounts south. Storm total ice accumulations of
a quarter of an inch or more east of the Pecos.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Friday to 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 22, 2026 19:27
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the Guadalupe Mountains and
southeast New Mexico Plains. Total snow and sleet accumulations of
1 to 3 inches over the Permian Basin, the Upper Trans Pecos, Van
Horn Corridor, and Davis Mountains. Ice accumulations up to one
tenth to one quarter of an inch in areas impacted by freezing rain.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages in areas impacted by freezing rain. Expect very icy
and snow packed roads, sidewalks,and other exposed surfaces.
Dangerous travel conditions are also expected across the area.
Some roads could become impassable.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:19
Until: Jan 25, 2026 11:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below
through Monday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:27
Until: Jan 25, 2026 11:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy accumulations of freezing rain, sleet,
and/or snow are possible across Southeast New Mexico and much of
West Texas Friday afternoon through early Sunday morning. In
addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected Saturday
night through Monday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:43
Until: Jan 22, 2026 22:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 5 below
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Exposure to extreme cold can lead to frostbite,
hypothermia, and other serious conditions, particularly affecting
infants and the elderly.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:43
Until: Jan 22, 2026 22:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy accumulations of freezing rain, sleet,
and/or snow are possible across much of West Texas Friday
afternoon through early Sunday morning. In addition, dangerously
cold temperatures are expected Saturday night through Monday
morning.
* WHERE...Central Brewster and Terrell Counties, and Davis
Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:43
Until: Jan 22, 2026 22:00
Special Weather Statement
An arctic cold front pushes into west Texas and southeast New
Mexico Friday morning. Temperatures fall throughout the day Friday
as bitterly cold air filters in. By Saturday morning, temperatures
are currently forecast to range within the teens and 20s across
much of the region, then struggle to warm beyond freezing during
the afternoon. Saturday night will be the coldest in the forecast,
as temperatures dip into the single digits and teens, with wind
chills near to below zero within the Permian Basin and much of the
Trans Pecos. Highs Sunday are again forecast to be near to below
the freezing mark before slipping into the teens and single digits
Sunday night. Temperatures look to finally rise above freezing
Monday afternoon.
Precipitation chances accompany these very cold conditions Friday
through early Sunday. Details on exact timing, accumulations, and
precipitation type remain uncertain at this time, through periods
and mixes of freezing rain, sleet, and snow are all on the table.
Widespread freezing rain and sleet is possible Friday night into
Saturday, before mixing with and eventually transitioning into
snow Saturday evening into early Sunday. Wintry precipitation
accumulations, even if light, will lead to hazardous road
conditions.
Please continue to monitor forecasts and prepare for dangerously
cold temperatures and possible winter weather this weekend.
From: Jan 21, 2026 01:59
Until: Jan 21, 2026 12:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Davis
Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Eastern Culberson
County.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
From: Jan 08, 2026 17:23
Until: Jan 09, 2026 00:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Davis
Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills, and Eastern Culberson
County.
* WHEN...From 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
From: Jan 08, 2026 03:30
Until: Jan 08, 2026 18:00
