Red Flag Warning Issued for North and Central Texas Due to Critical Fire Weather Conditions
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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 North and Central Texas as high winds and low humidity create conditions for rapid fire spread on Sunday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- North and Central 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 North and Central 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 previously issued Fire Weather Watch and signifies that extreme fire behavior is expected due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad portion of North and Central Texas, specifically targeting areas near and west of Interstate 35 and Highway 281. Affected counties include:
- North Texas: Montague, Cooke, Young, Jack, Wise, Denton, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, and Ellis.
- Central Texas: Comanche, Mills, Hamilton, Bosque, Hill, Lampasas, Coryell, Bell, McLennan, Falls, and Milam.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area 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 wildfires immediately to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
- Be aware that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly under these conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 19 percent.
- Temperatures: High temperatures are forecast to reach up to 87 degrees.
- Highest Threat Area: The most critical conditions are located near and west of Highway 281.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15. Conditions are expected to be most hazardous during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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