Red Flag Warning Issued for Far Southwestern Texas Panhandle Through Monday 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 Parmer, Castro, and Swisher counties due to critical fire weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Far Southwestern Texas Panhandle
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lubbock 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 Southwestern Texas Panhandle.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lubbock TX has issued a Red Flag Warning for the far southwestern Texas Panhandle. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in Texas:
- Parmer
- Castro
- Swisher
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged due to the high risk of fire spread.
- Prepare for the possibility of rapid fire development.
- Exercise extreme caution with any equipment that could cause sparks.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: West winds between 20-25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 8 percent.
- Fuels: Vegetation and other fuels in the region are currently classified as critically dry.
- Impacts: Any fires that develop under these conditions can spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 12:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 9, until 8:00 PM CDT on Monday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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