Red Flag Warning Issued for Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles Due to Critical Fire Weather
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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 the western and central Panhandles, effective Sunday, as high winds and low humidity create dangerous fire conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles
- 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 Panhandles.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning (NWS Alert Code: FWW) for the western and central combined Panhandles. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions:
- Oklahoma: Cimarron and Texas counties.
- Texas: Dallam, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree, Hartley, Moore, Hutchinson, Roberts, Oldham, Potter, Carson, Deaf Smith, and Randall counties.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to avoid any activities that promote open flames or sparks. Outdoor burning is strictly not recommended, as any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. The NWS recommends that residents prepare for hazardous fire conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds between 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 7 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs in the upper 70s.
- Fire Environment: The fire environment is rated at a 6 out of 10, with weather conditions rated at a 3 out of 5 for criticality.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM (noon) to 9:00 PM CST on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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