Weather Warnings

Live National Weather Service alerts for Presidio County — flash floods, Red Flag fire days, heat and winter storms — plus the wind at Marfa.

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Where to check, before and during

NWS Midland/Odessa — hazardous weatherThe forecast office for the Marfa Plateau: warnings, radar and the forecast.

NWS Midland — fire weatherRed Flag Warnings and the fire-weather outlook for dry, windy days.

Texas road conditions (DriveTexas) — dial 511Closures on US-90 and US-67, including low-water crossings in a storm.

City of MarfaLocal notices; in any life-threatening emergency call 911.

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Official warnings, forwarded the moment the national service issues one for the area — headline and all, in its own words. Nothing in between. No account, one-click unsubscribe.

Worth knowing

Flash floods in monsoon season

From about July to September, afternoon thunderstorms can drop heavy rain fast and turn dry creek beds and low-water crossings into running water. Turn around — don't drive through a flooded crossing, even a shallow-looking one.

Red Flag days and grass fires

Dry grass, low humidity and strong spring winds combine into Red Flag Warnings, when a grass fire can spread quickly across the plateau. Put off anything that throws sparks on those days.

A long way from help

There's no hospital in Marfa and help can be far off on US-90 or US-67. Carry water, keep your fuel up, and check road conditions before you set out in rough weather.