Critical Fire Weather Conditions Saturday RED FLAG WARNING 2/20/2026

Red Flag Warning issued for critical fire weather conditions from 10 AM through 9 PM Saturday across most of South-Central Texas with
the forecast combination of gusty north winds and low humidity
- Breezy north winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph from late Saturday morning through Saturday evening
- Minimum relative humidity values as low as 10%
- Dry fuels
Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions re-develop on Sunday afternoon; especially along and east of the I-35 corridor
- Low humidity but lighter winds forecast compared to Saturday
- Any fires that develop could be difficult to control and spread rapidly.
- Avoid any outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires
Confidence
Medium in the combined occurrence of critically low humidity and breezy winds Saturday.



