Red Flag Warning Issued for Wheeler and Donley Counties in Texas
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 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 Wheeler and Donley counties due to dry, breezy conditions from noon to 9 p.m. CDT on April 16, 2026, increasing fire spread risks.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Wheeler and Donley Counties, Texas
- Issued
- April 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS
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 Wheeler and Donley Counties, Texas.
Red Flag Warning in Texas Panhandle
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Amarillo, TX. It is effective from noon to 9 p.m. CDT on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Wheeler and Donley counties in Texas.
What You Should Do
Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Expected Conditions
Winds from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, relative humidity as low as 5 percent, and temperatures in the 80s.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:00 p.m. CDT on April 16, 2026, and ends at 9:00 p.m. CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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