Red Flag Warning Issued for Cimarron and Dallam Counties Through Friday Evening
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Oklahoma and Texas due to critical fire weather conditions, including strong winds and low humidity.
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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.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Cimarron and Dallam Counties
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will develop shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Oklahoma: Cimarron County
- Texas: Dallam County
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. Outdoor burning is not recommended, as any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly under current conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds ranging from 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 8 percent.
- Temperatures: Expected to be in the upper 50s.
- Fire Environment: Fuels (ERC) are currently in the 70th-89th percentile (4 out of 5), with a fire environment rating of 5 out of 10.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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