Red Flag Warning Issued for Cimarron and Dallam Counties Through Tuesday 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 parts of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles due to low humidity and gusty winds, creating critical fire conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle
- 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 Northwestern Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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