Texas Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/18/2026 10:48
* 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.
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.