Red Flag Warning Issued for Cimarron and Dallam Counties Through Thursday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Amarillo, TX has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following regions:

• Cimarron County, Oklahoma
• Dallam County, Texas

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:

• Avoid outdoor burning: Open flames and activities that could produce sparks are strictly discouraged.
• Exercise caution: Any fires that develop under these conditions will have the potential to spread rapidly and become difficult to control.
• Stay informed: Monitor local weather updates for changes in conditions.

Expected Conditions

Weather parameters contributing to this critical fire environment include:

• Winds: Southwest winds sustained at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels are expected to drop as low as 8 percent.
• Temperatures: Highs are forecasted to reach the mid 70s.
• Fire Environment: The National Weather Service classifies the fire environment at a 7 out of 10, with fuels in the 70th to 89th percentile.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM CST that same evening.