Timing

April 12, 2026 10:40 PM CDT
April 12, 2026 10:40 PM CDT
April 13, 2026 12:00 PM CDT
April 13, 2026 8:00 PM CDT

NWS Headline

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE AND NORTHERN SOUTH PLAINS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND PORTIONS OF THE ROLLING PLAINS

Description

* Timing...12 PM CDT through 8 PM CDT Monday.


* Wind...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.


* Humidity...As low as 12 percent.


* Fuels...Dry.


* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor

burning is discouraged.

Instructions

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.


A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions

are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible

Red Flag Warnings.

Affected Areas

Parmer; Castro; Swisher; Briscoe; Bailey; Lamb; Hale

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