Red Flag Warning Issued for Cimarron and Dallam Counties; Critical Fire Conditions Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles due to high winds and low humidity, creating a risk for rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Amarillo
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Amarillo, TX, has issued a Red Flag Warning due to critical fire weather conditions. This alert indicates that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Additionally, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the following day.
Affected Areas
The Red Flag Warning specifically covers Cimarron County in Oklahoma and Dallam County in Texas. The broader Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the entirety of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to avoid outdoor burning. Activities that promote open flames or sparks should be suspended, as any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Residents should monitor local forecasts for updates and further warnings.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds between 20.0 and 30.0 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 45.0 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecasted to drop as low as 8 percent.
- Fire Environment: The fire environment is currently rated at a 5 out of 10, with fuels (ERC) in the 70th to 89th percentile.
Timeline
- Red Flag Warning: Effective from 12:00 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST on Thursday, March 5.
- Fire Weather Watch: Effective from Friday morning, March 6, through Friday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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