Red Flag Warning Issued for Collingsworth County in Southeast Texas Panhandle
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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 Collingsworth County due to critical fire weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, effective until 9 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Texas Panhandle
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Amarillo TX
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 Southeast Texas Panhandle.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for the southeast Texas Panhandle. This alert, issued by NWS Amarillo TX, indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Collingsworth County in the southeast Texas Panhandle.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid any activities that promote open flames or sparks. Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended. Because any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly, residents should remain vigilant and prepared to respond to fire threats.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds between 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 8 percent.
- Temperatures: Expected to be in the lower 80s.
- Fire Environment: The fire environment is rated at a 6 out of 10, with fuels (ERC) in the 70th-89th percentile.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately as of 3:28 PM CDT, Monday, March 9, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM CDT this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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