Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
TXC103-371-461-182000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0062.260518T1912Z-260518T2000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
212 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Pecos County in southwestern Texas...
Southeastern Crane County in western Texas...
Southwestern Upton County in western Texas...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 212 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest
of McCamey, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
McCamey, Upton County Airport, Bakersfield, King Mountain, and
Girvin.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 293 and 300.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 10237 3108 10237 3103 10229 3104 10225
3103 10221 3100 10219 3101 10218 3100 10214
3099 10208 3100 10205 3099 10202 3085 10230
3108 10253 3138 10227 3108 10196
TIME...MOT...LOC 1912Z 232DEG 13KT 3106 10236
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
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Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
139 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15%, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING
FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHWESTERN PERMIAN BASIN...
NMZ116>119-TXZ045-046-050-059-060-270>273-190200-
/O.CON.KMAF.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260519T0200Z/
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains-Chaves Plains-
Eddy Plains-Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Loving-Winkler-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Eastern Culberson-
139 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 /1239 PM MDT Mon May 18 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF LESS THAN 15%, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING
FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHWESTERN PERMIAN BASIN...
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* RFTI...6 or critical.
* IMPACTS...
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (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 warm temperatures will increase
potential for fire growth.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1248 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
TXZ021>037-039>043-190300-
/O.CON.KLUB.FW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-
Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-
1248 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR
SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MOST OF THE
ROLLING PLAINS...
* Timing...Until 10 PM CDT tonight.
* Wind...Southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent.
* Fuels...Critically dry to extremely 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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Sincavage
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1234 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
OKZ004-009-014-021-033-034-TXZ083-084-190200-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0030.260518T1800Z-260519T0200Z/
Harper-Ellis-Roger Mills-Beckham-Harmon-Greer-Hardeman-Foard-
1234 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF
WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 98.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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 warm temperatures will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
136 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT TODAY
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST, CENTRAL
AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO...
.Another round of critical to extreme fire weather conditions is
expected across southwest, central, and eastern New Mexico today
after poor humidity recoveries and continued breezy conditions
overnight. Winds will be even stronger across eastern New Mexico
with gusts of 50 to 55+ mph. Several hours of single digit humidity
values are expected across east central and southeast New Mexico as
well. Winds will decrease this evening easing the critical fire
weather conditions. However, a cold front advancing south through
eastern New Mexico will bring a sudden northerly to northeasterly
wind shift overnight. Gusty conditions will occur for a few hours
behind the front.
NMZ104-106-109-121>126-190300-
/O.CON.KABQ.FW.W.0038.260518T1500Z-260519T0300Z/
Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-West Central Basin and
Range-Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley-Sangre
de Cristo Mountains-Northeast Highlands-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains-Central Highlands-East Central Plains-
136 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...
* AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio Grande
Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), Upper
Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), Sangre
de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123),
Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone
125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126).
* TIMING...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
mph. Localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph possible across northeast
NM.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative humidity between 5 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field
of this Red Flag Warning.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1204 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MONDAY...
.An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will
bring breezy southwest winds to the region today, while Relative
Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry.
Winds will remain elevated for east slope areas overnight tonight,
increasing area wide through the late morning area wide, topping
out at 20 to 25 MPH with gusts as high as 50 MPH. In some areas,
winds will be strongest in the mid to late morning hours.
NMZ110>112-TXZ055-190200-
/O.EXP.KEPZ.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.FW.W.0014.260518T1500Z-260519T0200Z/
Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ-
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ-
South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ-
Texas Fire Weather Zone 055
El Paso County-
1204 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT
MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND EL PASO COUNTY IN TEXAS..
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Texas Fire Weather Zone
055 El Paso County, Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest
Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ and Fire
Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio
Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ.
* TIMING...Red Flag Warning is in effect Monday from 9 AM until 8
PM.
* WINDS..Southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 MPH.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 8 percent in the lowlands below 6000
feet, and 7 to 12 percent in higher elevations.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 6.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1204 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MONDAY...
.An upper level trough carving out over the Central Rockies will
bring breezy southwest winds to the region today, while Relative
Humidity values remain very low, and fuels remain critically dry.
Winds will remain elevated for east slope areas overnight tonight,
increasing area wide through the late morning area wide, topping
out at 20 to 25 MPH with gusts as high as 50 MPH. In some areas,
winds will be strongest in the mid to late morning hours.
NMZ113-190200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260519T0500Z/
Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ-
1204 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT MONDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS FOR LOW HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
* TIMING AND WINDS...For east slope areas, winds will continue to
gust 35 to 45 MPH through the early morning hours this morning
before increasing area wide this afternoon. Winds will begin to
taper off in the lower elevation in the evening, holding on the
longest along east and north facing mountain slopes.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 to 8 percent with very poor
overnight recovery, especially along north and east facing
slopes.
* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 7 through the period.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Winds tonight will vary considerably
with terrain, and may diminish for a time before returning
after midnight. The areas of most concern will be along north
and east facing mountain slopes.
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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BROWN
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1251 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
TXZ021>031-033>036-190100-
/O.CON.KLUB.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260519T0100Z/
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-
Floyd-Motley-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-
Including the cities of Farwell, Crosbyton, Memphis, Whiteface,
Wolfforth, Littlefield, Slaton, Quitaque, Turkey, Bovina, Olton,
Levelland, Sundown, Ralls, Roaring Springs, Morton, Dimmitt,
Kirkland, Lockney, Matador, Happy, Childress, Floydada,
Plainview, Hale Center, Friona, Muleshoe, Silverton, Lubbock,
Tulia, Amherst, and Hart
1251 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...The far southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South
Plains.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
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Sincavage
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
856 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026
NMZ226-190200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260519T0200Z/
South Central Mountains-
856 AM MDT Mon May 18 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...South Central Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Weak tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area highways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and secure outdoor objects.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1014 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
NMZ414>416-190000-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0009.260518T1100Z-260519T0000Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento
Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mayhill, Sunspot, Mountain Park, Apache
Summit, Cloudcroft, Timberon, Pinon, Sacramento, and Mescalero
1014 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...West/Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55
mph expected.
* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
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For additional information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/epz
LPR
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
219 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
TXZ076-182000-
Crockett TX-
219 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CROCKETT COUNTY
THROUGH 300 PM CDT...
At 219 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Girvin, or 11 miles southwest of McCamey, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Crockett County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 10225 3108 10214 3103 10221 3104 10224
3103 10228 3108 10237
TIME...MOT...LOC 1919Z 227DEG 6KT 3103 10238
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
205 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
TXZ068-069-075-181930-
Pecos TX-Crane TX-Upton TX-
205 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN PECOS...
SOUTHEASTERN CRANE AND SOUTHWESTERN UPTON COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM
CDT...
At 204 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of McCamey, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
McCamey, Upton County Airport, Bakersfield, King Mountain, and
Girvin.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 287 and 301.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3109 10237 3108 10237 3103 10229 3104 10225
3103 10221 3100 10219 3101 10218 3100 10214
3099 10208 3100 10205 3098 10202 3081 10237
3103 10258 3134 10230 3108 10201
TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 243DEG 10KT 3105 10234
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
221 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
TXZ021>044-191930-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
221 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected through this
evening. The combination of strong winds, very low relative
humidity, and extremely dry fuels will result in the potential for
dangerous growth and spread of wildfires that will move at a life-
threatening pace should ignition occur. A Red Flag Warning is in
effect for the far southern Texas Panhandle, the South Plains, and
most of the Rolling Plains until 10 PM CDT tonight.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the far southern Texas Panhandle,
northern Rolling Plains, and much of the South Plains from noon to
8 PM this evening. Southwesterly winds between 25 to 35 mph, with
gusts up to 55 mph, are expected. Blowing dust may result in
localized reductions in visibility on the Caprock.
Isolated-to-scattered thunderstorms will be possible across the
eastern Rolling Plains this afternoon and evening. Storms that
develop will be severe, capable of producing damaging wind gusts up
to 70 mph and very large hail up to baseball size. Locally heavy
rainfall will accompany storms.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Thunderstorms will be possible across portions of the Rolling Plains
during the predawn hours Tuesday along the cold front. Large hail
will be possible, if storms can organize. The severe weather threat
is low otherwise Tuesday morning.
Additional chances for thunderstorms will arrive for portions of the
region Wednesday through the end of the week. A few storms may be
severe each day, with heavy rainfall possible Wednesday into
Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
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