Red Flag Warning Issued for Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet
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NOAA issued it on April 29, 2026, 3 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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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet due to strong winds and low humidity, increasing fire danger from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT on April 23, 2026.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Southeast New Mexico, and West Texas
- Issued
- April 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland Odessa 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Southeast New Mexico, and West Texas.
Alert Details
The Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Midland/Odessa TX. It is effective from April 22, 2026, with onset on April 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, including portions of Southeast New Mexico and West Texas, as specified in the alert.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. This includes being ready for potential fire growth due to the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Expected Conditions
Expected conditions include west winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph, relative humidity as low as 11 percent, and high fire danger. The RFTI is 6 or critical, with fuels ERC in the 50th-69th percentile and weather rated as critical.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 10 AM MDT to 8 PM MDT on April 23, 2026. It expires at 6:00 AM CDT on April 23, 2026, and ends at 9:00 PM CDT on the same day.
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