Red Flag Warning for El Paso and Hudspeth Counties in Texas
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NOAA issued it on May 2, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for El Paso and Hudspeth counties in Texas, effective from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. MDT on April 26, due to critical fire weather conditions including strong winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Far West Texas
- Issued
- May 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Far West Texas.
Alert Details
The Red Flag Warning, issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, is in effect for critical fire weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning affects El Paso County and Hudspeth County in Texas, specifically Texas Fire Weather Zones 055 and 056.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions, as strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended, as any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Expected Conditions
Winds from the southwest are expected at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on Saturday, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph on Sunday. Relative humidity could drop as low as 10 percent, with temperatures reaching up to 89 degrees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 11 a.m. MDT on April 26, 2026, until 8 p.m. MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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