Texas Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/26/2026 19:10

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 9:10PM CDT until April 27 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR WINDY AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE... * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid 70s to mid 80s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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 create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
Area Description: 
Dallam; Hartley; Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX