Red Flag Warning Issued for Cimarron and Dallam Counties Through Thursday Evening
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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 the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles as critical fire weather conditions create a high risk for rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Texas and Oklahoma 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 Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Amarillo, TX 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 are imminent, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following regions:
- Cimarron County, Oklahoma
- Dallam County, Texas
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Avoid outdoor burning: Open flames and activities that could produce sparks are strictly discouraged.
- Exercise caution: Any fires that develop under these conditions will have the potential to spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
- Stay informed: Monitor local weather updates for changes in conditions.
Expected Conditions
Weather parameters contributing to this critical fire environment include:
- Winds: Southwest winds sustained at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 8 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs are forecasted to reach the mid 70s.
- Fire Environment: The National Weather Service classifies the fire environment at a 7 out of 10, with fuels in the 70th to 89th percentile.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM CST that same evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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