Red Flag Warning Issued for Western South Central Texas Due to Critical Fire Weather Conditions

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert is classified as a critical fire weather event and was issued by the NWS Austin/San Antonio TX office.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the western portions of South Central Texas, specifically including the following counties:

• Llano
• Burnet
• Val Verde
• Edwards
• Real
• Kerr
• Bandera
• Gillespie
• Kendall
• Blanco
• Kinney
• Uvalde
• Medina
• Maverick
• Zavala
• Frio
• Dimmit

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior caused by the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.

Expected Conditions

Critical fire weather conditions are expected behind a cold front, characterized by the following:

• Winds: North winds between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 13 percent.
• Temperatures: High temperatures reaching up to 96 degrees Fahrenheit.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.