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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Driftwood.

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NWS Active Alerts for TX - Map View

State: TX Total alerts: 17 Updated: May 13, 2026 4:50pm CDT

Air Quality Alert

Area
Bandera; Kendall; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Atascosa; Wilson
Air Quality Alert issued May 13 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

AQAEWX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area for Thursday, May 14, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the San Antonio area on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Air Quality Alert

Area
Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Caldwell
Air Quality Alert issued May 13 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

AQAEWX Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Austin area on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Air Quality Alert

Area
Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Hood; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson
Air Quality Alert issued May 13 at 3:28PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

AQAFWD The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Thursday, May 14, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts) Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org) EPA Air Now (www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0) Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org) North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality (www.nctcog.org/trans/air/index.asp)

Air Quality Alert

Area
Inland Harris; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Air Quality Alert issued May 13 at 3:23PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Thursday, May 14, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean

Air Quality Alert

Area
Hardin; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
Air Quality Alert issued May 13 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is forecasting a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, from 8 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The Air Quality Index indicates that Ground Level Ozone will be at the Orange level, which means Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected. More information about current air quality is available at the T C E Q website www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops.

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Texas; Hansford
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Amarillo TX on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Amarillo TX on this developing situation.

Red Flag Warning

Area
Texas; Hansford
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 2:00PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 90s. * 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Hutchinson; Carson; Armstrong
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 2:00PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 90s. * 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Cimarron; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley; Moore; Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 2:00PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning

Area
Beaver; Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Roberts; Hemphill; Gray; Wheeler; Donley; Collingsworth
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 2:00PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 90s. * IMPACTS... * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning

Area
Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward; Roger Mills; Dewey; Beckham; Harmon; Greer; Jackson; Hardeman
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 1:00PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for western Oklahoma and adjacent north Texas, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 97. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely 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).

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 12:21PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM 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...1 pm through 9 pm. * Wind...Southwest at 15 mph. * Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Fuels...Dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.

Air Quality Alert

Area
Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Hood; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson
Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

AQAFWD The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Wednesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts) Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org) EPA Air Now (www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0) Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org) North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality (www.nctcog.org/trans/air/index.asp)

Air Quality Alert

Area
Inland Harris; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 2:51PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Wednesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean

Air Quality Alert

Area
Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County
Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 1:40PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the El Paso Area, until 9 PM MDT this evening and from 10 AM to 9 PM Wednesday. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area. You can help prevent ozone Pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: OZONE: THE FACTS www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AIR NOW: www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=236 TAKE CARE OF TEXAS: www.takecareoftexas.org/air/airquality

Air Quality Alert

Area
Bandera; Kendall; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Atascosa; Wilson
Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 2:26PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

AQAEWX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area for Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the San Antonio area on Wednesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Air Quality Alert

Area
Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Caldwell
Air Quality Alert issued May 12 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

AQAEWX Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Austin area on Wednesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

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