Red Flag Warning Issued for West Texas and Southeast New Mexico Through Friday Evening
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Texas and Southeast New Mexico due to critical fire weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- West Texas and Southeast New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa
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 Texas and Southeast New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent, driven by a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts several regions across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, including:
- Texas: Gaines, Andrews, Loving, and Reeves County Plains, Northwest Permian Basin, Davis Mountains, Marfa Plateau, and Eastern Culberson County.
- Regional: New Mexico Plains, Guadalupe, and Sacramento mountains.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Residents should take necessary precautions to prevent sparks and monitor local weather updates for changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching as high as 35 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 6 percent.
- Fire Danger: High fire danger is present due to dry fuels. The Red Flag Threat Index (RFTI) is rated at 3 to 4, which is considered near critical.
Timeline
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 8:00 PM CST today, March 5. A new warning period has been established from 11:00 AM CST to 7:00 PM CST on Friday, March 6.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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