Red Flag Warning Issued for Dickens and King Counties in Texas
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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 Dickens and King counties for Thursday, warning of critical fire conditions due to high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Rolling Plains, 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 Rolling Plains, Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the Rolling Plains. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop, replacing the previous Fire Weather Watch for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Texas:
- Dickens County
- King County
This area encompasses the far southern Texas Panhandle, northern South Plains, and northern Rolling Plains.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to discourage all outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning means that a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop under these conditions can spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Residents should listen for later forecasts and remain prepared for hazardous fire conditions.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to reach critical thresholds for fire danger:
- Wind: West to northwest winds between 20 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 10 percent.
- Fuels: Vegetation and fuels in the region are currently dry, increasing the risk of ignition and rapid spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect during the following window:
- Start Time: 10:00 AM CST on Thursday, February 19, 2026
- End Time: 7:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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