Red Flag Warning Issued for Far Eastern Texas Panhandle Through Friday 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 Lipscomb, Hemphill, Wheeler, and Collingsworth counties due to critical fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Far Eastern 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 Far Eastern Texas Panhandle.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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