Red Flag Warning Issued for Dickens and Garza 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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NWS Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning for Dickens and Garza counties effective Tuesday, citing high winds and low humidity that could lead to rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- West Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lubbock
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 West Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of West Texas. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch and indicates that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring due to a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Texas:
- Dickens County
- Garza County
What You Should Do
Residents are strongly advised to discourage all outdoor burning during this period. A Red Flag Warning signifies that extreme fire behavior is possible. Any fires that develop can spread rapidly and become difficult to contain. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
The region is expected to experience the following hazardous weather parameters:
- Winds: Southwest winds sustained at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 14 percent.
- Fuels: Ground fuels are currently classified as normal to dry, increasing the risk of ignition.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is officially in effect from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST on Tuesday, February 17. The most critical window for wind and humidity impacts is expected between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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