Red Flag Warning Issued for Southwestern Oklahoma and Western 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 portions of southwestern Oklahoma and western North Texas effective Thursday afternoon due to critical fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Oklahoma and Western North Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
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 Southwestern Oklahoma and Western North Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of southwestern Oklahoma and western North Texas. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or will occur shortly, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Oklahoma: Jackson, Tillman, and Comanche counties.
- Texas: Hardeman, Foard, Wilbarger, Wichita, Knox, Baylor, and Archer counties.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. Any fires that develop under these conditions will likely spread rapidly. The National Weather Service urges residents to prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions contributing to the fire hazard include:
- Winds: South winds at 10 to 20 mph with gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 15 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 69 degrees.
- Fire Environment: The fire environment is rated at a 4 out of 10, with fuels (ERC) in the 50th-69th percentile.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CDT the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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