Red Flag Warning Issued for West Central Texas Due to Critical Fire Weather Conditions
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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 West Central Texas, effective Sunday afternoon, as strong winds and low humidity create extreme fire risks.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS San Angelo 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 West Central Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Red Flag Warning for West Central Texas. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop, replacing the previous Fire Weather Watch for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic scope across West Central Texas, including the following counties:
- Fisher, Nolan, Sterling, Coke, Runnels, Irion, Tom Green, Concho, Crockett, Schleicher, Sutton, Haskell, Throckmorton, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor, Callahan, Coleman, Brown, McCulloch, San Saba, Menard, Kimble, and Mason.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly under these conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels will contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents should prepare accordingly and remain vigilant.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: North winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are forecast to drop as low as 10 to 20 percent.
- Hazards: The combination of high wind speeds and low humidity creates a high risk for rapid fire ignition and spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is specifically in effect from 12:00 PM (noon) to 9:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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