Station Name: Rio Grande bl Rio Conchos nr Presidio, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,553 feet

Nearest Address:
FM 170
Presidio, TX 79845
Presidio County

GPS Coordinates: 29.51962973, -104.2865896

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:52AM MST until February 17 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 12:52 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico, and Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ to 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside. Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if possible. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 8:57PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 8:57 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AS LOW AS 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, EASTERN CULBERSON AND LOVING COUNTIES, THE REEVES COUNTY PLAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND CHINATI MOUNTAINS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for wind and low relative humidity and is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * RFTI...4 to 5 or near critical. * IMPACTS... * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 8:57PM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 8:57 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AS LOW AS 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR 20 FOOT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR GREATER, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER ACROSS GAINES COUNTY, THE SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PLAINS, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR, EASTERN CULBERSON AND LOVING COUNTIES, THE REEVES COUNTY PLAINS, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND CHINATI MOUNTAINS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for wind and low relative humidity and is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * RFTI...4 to 5 or near critical. * IMPACTS... * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 5:52PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 6:52 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Davis Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers.

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the winds subside.