Red Flag Warning Issued for Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles Due to High Winds and Low Humidity
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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 Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles effective Tuesday, as critical fire weather conditions pose a threat of rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Amarillo TX
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 for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. This alert is issued when critical fire weather conditions are occurring or are imminent, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region across two states, including:
- Oklahoma Panhandle: Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver counties.
- Texas Panhandle: Dallam, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hartley, Moore, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Oldham, Potter, Carson, Gray, Wheeler, Deaf Smith, Randall, Armstrong, Donley, and Collingsworth counties, as well as Palo Duro Canyon.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to avoid any activities that promote open flames or sparks. Outdoor burning is not recommended under these conditions. Because any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, residents should remain vigilant and prepare for potential fire hazards.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds between 30 to 40 mph, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 14 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs are forecast in the 70s to low 80s.
- Fire Environment: The NWS classifies the fire environment at a 7 out of 10, with fuels in the 70th-89th percentile.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 10:00 AM CST on Tuesday, February 17, through 8:00 PM CST that evening. This warning replaces the previously issued Fire Weather Watch.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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