Red Flag Warning Issued for Far Eastern Texas Panhandle Through Friday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for the far eastern Texas Panhandle. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either currently occurring or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in Texas:

• Lipscomb
• Hemphill
• Wheeler
• Collingsworth

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are urged to avoid any activities that promote open flames or sparks. Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended, as any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Residents should remain vigilant and prepared for rapid fire growth.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: Southwest winds sustained between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 10 percent.
• Temperatures: Forecasted to range from the mid 70s to low 80s.
• Fire Environment: The weather is classified as critical (3 out of 5) with a fire environment rating of 6 out of 10.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately as of 1:47 PM CST, Friday, March 6, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM CST this evening.