Red Flag Warning Issued for Cimarron and Dallam Counties Through Tuesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning (VTEC: /O.EXA.KAMA.FW.W.0008.260224T1700Z-260225T0100Z/) for the region. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will develop shortly.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Oklahoma: Cimarron County
• Texas: Dallam County

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are urged to avoid any activities that promote open flames or sparks. Outdoor burning is not recommended under these conditions. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Residents should remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any fire developments.

Expected Conditions

The NWS reports the following environmental factors contributing to the fire hazard:

• Winds: West winds sustained between 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching upwards of 30 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels dropping as low as 7 percent.
• Temperatures: Highs expected in the lower 70s.
• Fire Environment: The fire environment is rated at 5 out of 10, with fuels (ERC) in the 70th-89th percentile.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 11:00 AM CST on February 24 and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM CST this evening.