Red Flag Warning Issued for South Texas Counties: Critical Fire Weather Expected Sunday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Brownsville TX has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions. This alert replaces the previously issued Fire Weather Watch for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in South Texas:

• Jim Hogg
• Brooks
• Inland Kenedy
• Starr
• Southern Hidalgo
• Inland Willacy
• Inland Cameron
• Northern Hidalgo

What You Should Do

Residents are strongly advised to avoid all outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. The combination of environmental factors can contribute to extreme fire behavior, meaning any fire that develops will likely catch and spread rapidly. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: Northeast winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 10 percent to near 40 percent.
• Temperatures: Maximum temperatures reaching up to 71 degrees.
• Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST on Sunday, February 22, 2026.