Red Flag Warning Issued for West Texas Counties
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NOAA issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 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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A Red Flag Warning has been issued by NWS Lubbock TX for several Texas counties, effective from noon to 8 PM CDT on April 26, due to strong winds and low humidity increasing fire risks.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- South Plains and Rolling Plains, Texas
- Issued
- May 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lubbock 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Plains and Rolling Plains, Texas.
Red Flag Warning for Texas Counties
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning, effective from noon to 8 PM CDT on April 26. This alert is categorized as severe and is issued by NWS Lubbock TX.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, Kent, and Stonewall counties in Texas, covering the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far southern Texas Panhandle.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for critical fire weather conditions. Avoid outdoor burning, as any fires that develop can spread rapidly due to the combination of strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels.
Expected Conditions
Conditions include west to southwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, humidity as low as 9 percent, and dry to critically dry fuels, which can lead to extreme fire behavior.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 12:00 PM CDT on April 26 until 8:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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