Red Flag Warning Issued for Texas and Hansford Counties Through Friday Evening
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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 Texas and Hansford counties due to strong winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Texas and Oklahoma 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 and Oklahoma Panhandle.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for the region. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity will create a favorable environment for rapid fire growth and spread.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Texas County, Oklahoma
- Hansford County, Texas
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid all activities that promote open flames or sparks.
- Outdoor burning is not recommended.
- Monitor local conditions closely, as any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Expected Conditions
The NWS reports the following meteorological factors contributing to the fire risk:
- Winds: East winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels as low as 16 percent.
- Temperatures: Expected to be in the upper 30s.
- Fire Environment: Fuels (ERC) are rated at the 70th-89th percentile (4 out of 5), with an overall fire environment rating of 5 out of 10.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 12:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:00 PM CST Friday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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