Red Flag Warning Issued for Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles Through Thursday 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 the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles as critical fire weather conditions create a high risk for 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
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 replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch and indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad region including:
- Oklahoma: Beaver County.
- Texas: Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, 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 are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. The National Weather Service urges the public to avoid any activities that promote open flames or sparks. Because any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, residents should remain vigilant and prepared to respond to fire threats.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions for Thursday are expected to include:
- Winds: West to northwest winds between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels as low as 9 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs ranging from the lower 50s to the mid 60s.
- Fire Environment: The fuel dryness (ERC) is rated in the 70th to 89th percentile, contributing to a high fire environment rating of 5 out of 10.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is specifically in effect from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19. A separate warning for even stronger winds (gusts up to 55 mph) and lower humidity (7 percent) remains in effect until 8:00 PM CST this evening, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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