Red Flag Warning Issued for South Texas Brush Country and Northern Coastal Plains
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several South Texas counties effective Saturday due to critical fire weather conditions and low humidity.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Brush Country and northern Coastal Plains. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Texas:
- La Salle
- McMullen
- Live Oak
- Bee
- Goliad
- Webb
- Duval
- Jim Wells
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to exercise extreme care with all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended during this period. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Please report any wildfires immediately to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
Expected Conditions
Significantly drier air is moving into the region following a cold front. The following conditions are expected:
- Winds: North winds between 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Values as low as 15 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 83 degrees.
- Fire Risk: Energy Release Component values are in the 50th-89th percentile, contributing to extreme fire behavior.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 9:00 PM CST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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