Red Flag Warning Issued for Montague, Young, and Jack Counties in North 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 western North Texas as strong winds and low humidity create critical fire danger conditions through Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Western North Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fort Worth
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 Western North Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch as conditions have become more certain.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in western North Texas:
- Montague
- Young
- Jack
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions to prevent wildfire ignition:
- Avoid all outdoor burning and welding activities.
- Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside.
- Report any observed wildfires immediately to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
- Be prepared for extreme fire behavior due to the combination of dry vegetation and strong winds.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to reach critical thresholds for fire spread:
- Winds: Westerly winds between 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels dropping as low as 13 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 73 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fire Environment: Fuels are currently in the 70th-89th percentile for dryness, rated 4 out of 5 for susceptibility.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The most critical conditions are expected from late Thursday morning through the early evening hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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