Red Flag Warning Issued for Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, and Garza Counties Through Friday Evening
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The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning for the South Plains due to critical fire weather conditions including high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- South Plains and Rolling 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 and Rolling Plains, Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the South Plains and Rolling Plains. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop, driven by a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in Texas:
- Yoakum
- Terry
- Lynn
- Garza
This includes the far southern Texas Panhandle, the South Plains, and western portions of the Rolling Plains.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly discouraged from engaging in any outdoor burning. A Red Flag Warning means that any fires that develop can spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Initially southwest at 20 to 30 mph, shifting to the west at 35 to 45 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 55 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 12 percent.
- Fuels: Vegetation and other fuels are currently dry, increasing the risk of ignition and rapid spread.
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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