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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pecos, Pecos Municipal Airport (KPEQ)

Lat: 31.38°NLon: 103.51°WElev: 2612ft.

Fair and Windy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed SW 32 G 40 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Feb 1:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Balmorhea TX

Fire Weather Watch February 18, 11:00am until February 18, 08:00pm
Blowing Dust Advisory February 17, 01:33pm until February 17, 09:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 01:33pm until February 17, 09:00pm
Red Flag Warning February 17, 01:33pm until February 17, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch
Blowing Dust Advisory
Wind Advisory
Red Flag Warning
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    Blowing Dust Advisory February 17, 01:33pm until February 17, 09:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 01:33pm until February 17, 09:00pm
    Red Flag Warning February 17, 01:33pm until February 17, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy blowing dust between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Balmorhea TX
 30.98°N 103.75°W (Elev. 3192 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm CST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CST Feb 17, 2026-6pm CST Feb 23, 2026
 
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