Red Flag Warning Issued for Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, and Garza Counties in Texas
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the South Plains due to high winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions on Friday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- South Plains, Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lubbock
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 South Plains, Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Lubbock, TX, has issued a Red Flag Warning for the far southern Texas Panhandle and the South Plains. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will develop shortly. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions and counties in Texas:
- Yoakum County
- Terry County
- Lynn County
- Garza County
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
- Be prepared for the possibility of rapid fire spread; any fires that develop can become dangerous quickly.
- Monitor local weather updates and follow instructions from local officials.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to reach critical thresholds on Friday:
- Wind: Initially southwest at 20 to 30 mph, becoming west at 35 to 45 mph with gusts reaching up to 55 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 12 percent.
- Fuels: Vegetation and fuels in the area are currently dry, increasing the risk of ignition.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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