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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:49 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE AND THE SOUTH PLAINS... * Timing...Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. * Wind...Initially southwest at 20 to 25 mph, becoming west at 30 to 35 with gusts to 50 mph. * Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged. 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 warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
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