Red Flag Warning Issued for Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Starr Counties in Deep South Texas
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Deep South Texas through 8 PM CDT due to critical fire weather conditions and ongoing drought.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Deep South Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Brownsville 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Deep South Texas.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Brownsville, TX. The alert is in effect from 4:00 PM CDT until 8:00 PM CDT this evening, March 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Deep South Texas:
- Zapata
- Jim Hogg
- Starr
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly under these conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northeast winds of 10-20 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Values as low as 15 to 30 percent.
- Temperatures: Mid to upper 90s.
- Drought Conditions: The region is currently experiencing drought levels ranging from D2 (Severe) to D4 (Exceptional).
Timeline
The alert was issued at 3:54 PM CDT. The critical window for fire weather conditions begins at 4:00 PM CDT and is expected to last until the warning expires at 8:00 PM CDT this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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