Red Flag Warning Issued for Ochiltree, Roberts, Gray, and Donley Counties
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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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NWS Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for Friday, March 6, as critical fire weather conditions including 50 mph wind gusts and low humidity create a risk for rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Texas Panhandle
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Amarillo
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 Texas Panhandle.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Texas Panhandle. This alert replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch, indicating that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent.
Affected Areas
The following Texas counties are included in the warning area:
- Ochiltree
- Roberts
- Gray
- Donley
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to avoid all outdoor burning and any activities that promote open flames or sparks. Because of the critical conditions, any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Local officials recommend that residents prepare for hazardous fire conditions and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Humidity levels will drop as low as 10 percent.
- Temperatures: Afternoon highs are forecast in the mid to upper 70s.
- Fire Environment: The fire environment is currently rated at a 6 out of 10, with weather conditions classified as critical (3 out of 5).
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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