Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeastern Texas Panhandle and Northern Rolling Plains
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, and Dickens counties due to critical fire weather conditions through Friday evening.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag Warning for the southeastern Texas Panhandle and northern Rolling Plains. This alert indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions and counties are included in this warning:
- Hall County
- Childress County
- Motley County
- Cottle County
- Dickens County
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution as any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: West-southwest winds at 25 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels as low as 8 percent.
- Fuels: Vegetation and other fuels are reported as dry.
- Impacts: Critical fire weather conditions are expected, which may lead to rapid fire growth and difficult containment.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CST this evening, March 6, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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