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State: TX Alerts: 9 Updated: Apr 21, 2026 6:26pm CDT

Flood Advisory

Area
Williamson, TX
Flood Advisory issued April 21 at 6:13PM CDT until April 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by the earlier excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following county, Williamson. * WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas continue and well as dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 603 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges estimated and reported between 2 and 6 inches of rain felt over a good portion of Williamson County since last night and throughout the morning and part of the afternoon. The heavy rain has ended, however, still a lot of water over many places especially over low-lying and poor drainage areas in addition to low water crossings. - Additional rainfall amounts will be limited for this evening. - Some locations that may be still experiencing flooding include... Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Taylor, Granger, Serenada, Anderson Mill, Leander, Hutto, Bartlett, Liberty Hill, Jarrell, Florence, Thrall, Weir, Georgetown Dam, Sun City and Granger Dam. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Red Flag Warning

Area
Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon
Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 3:20PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 3:20PM CDT until April 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Beaver; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 3:20PM CDT until April 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).

Flood Warning

Area
Calhoun, TX; Refugio, TX; Victoria, TX
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:07PM CDT until April 26 at 10:24PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Guadalupe River Near Bloomington affecting Calhoun, Refugio and Victoria Counties. For the Guadalupe River...including Victoria, Bloomington...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Guadalupe River near Bloomington. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding occurs, with the river reaching well into the flood plain. Any oil tank batteries, pump jacks, and secondary roads near the river may be flooded.

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 1:56PM CDT until April 22 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS NEAR 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, VAN HORN AND THE HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Higher winds in the mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...4-6 or near critical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Hall; Childress; Bailey; Lamb; Hale; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Cochran; Hockley; Lubbock; Crosby; Yoakum; Terry; Lynn
Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 12:38PM CDT until April 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * Timing...Noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * Wind...West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Humidity...As low as 6 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 21 at 12:45AM CDT until April 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 10:56PM CDT until April 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Disclaimer

This severe weather alerts report is relevant for ZIP codes from 75201 through 75398, accurately covering all areas within Dallas, TX.

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