Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 2:42PM CDT until March 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER
FOR THE PERMIAN BASIN AND LOWER TRANS PECOS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* RFTI...4 to 5 or critical.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Instruction:
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 will increase
potential for fire growth.
Area Description:
Gaines; Dawson; Borden; Scurry; Andrews; Martin; Howard; Mitchell; Ector; Midland; Glasscock; Crane; Upton; Reagan; Pecos; Terrell
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: