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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:20 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR STRONG WESTERLY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND DRY VEGETATION FOR MONTAGUE, YOUNG, AND JACK COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions across parts of western North Texas, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 73. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and very low relative humidity values will favor the rapid spread of wildfires should one start. Any outdoor burning is not advised. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near-Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wild fires to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office. &&
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