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Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 AM MDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 230, 233, AND 237
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zones 230, 233 and 237.
Fire Weather Zones 230, 233 and 237.
Timing:
From 8 AM to 4 PM MDT Friday.
From 8 AM to 4 PM MDT Friday.
Winds:
Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 12 percent.
As low as 12 percent.
Impacts:
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning.
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning.
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 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.
Areas Impacted:
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher
Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 224.
Fire Weather Zone 224.
Timing:
From 11 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday.
From 11 AM to 6 PM MDT Friday.
Winds:
West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 13 percent.
As low as 13 percent.
Impacts:
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning.
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning.
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 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.
Areas Impacted:
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 12:00 PM MDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR BREEZY WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO ON
FRIDAY...
Dry and breezy weather pattern on Friday as subtropical jet flow
aloft increases over the Southern Rockies. West winds peaking
during the afternoon hours, especially over Lincoln National
Forest where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Critically dry
conditions continue, with relative humidity falling below 15%.
Widespread tree mortality and dieback fuels will increase the
wildfire risk in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests as
ERCs climb back above the average Friday into this weekend.
FRIDAY...
Dry and breezy weather pattern on Friday as subtropical jet flow
aloft increases over the Southern Rockies. West winds peaking
during the afternoon hours, especially over Lincoln National
Forest where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Critically dry
conditions continue, with relative humidity falling below 15%.
Widespread tree mortality and dieback fuels will increase the
wildfire risk in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests as
ERCs climb back above the average Friday into this weekend.
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila
NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and
Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central
Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather
Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila
NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and
Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central
Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather
Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
Timing:
From Noon to 8 PM Friday.
From Noon to 8 PM Friday.
Winds:
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity:
9 to 15 percent.
9 to 15 percent.
Experimental Rfti:
3 to 4, Near Critical.
3 to 4, Near Critical.
Impacts:
any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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 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.
Areas Impacted:
Southwest Mountains
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands
South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley
Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Norman OK
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Winds:
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, shifting
to the north-northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph
possible.
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, shifting
to the north-northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph
possible.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 10 percent.
As low as 10 percent.
Temperatures:
Up to 90.
Up to 90.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th to 90th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th to 90th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
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 will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas Impacted:
Harper
Woods
Ellis
Woodward
Roger Mills
Dewey
Custer
Beckham
Washita
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE PANHANDLES... ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE PANHANDLES
Winds:
.Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Cold
front will switch winds to the north in the evening with gusts
up to 55 mph.
.Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Cold
front will switch winds to the north in the evening with gusts
up to 55 mph.
Relative Humidity:
.As low as 6 percent.
.As low as 6 percent.
Temperatures:
In the 70s to lower 90s.
In the 70s to lower 90s.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
Weather:
Near Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
Near Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
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 will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Cimarron
Texas
Beaver
Dallam
Sherman
Hansford
Ochiltree
Lipscomb
Hartley
Moore
Hutchinson
Roberts
Hemphill
Oldham
Potter
Carson
Gray
Wheeler
Deaf Smith
Randall
Armstrong
Donley
Collingsworth
Palo Duro Canyon
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS
Timing:
From 12 PM to 9 PM on Friday.
From 12 PM to 9 PM on Friday.
Wind:
Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Humidity:
Ranging from 6 to 11 percent on Friday.
Ranging from 6 to 11 percent on Friday.
Fuels:
Critically dry.
Critically dry.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
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 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.
Areas Impacted:
Parmer
Castro
Swisher
Briscoe
Hall
Childress
Bailey
Lamb
Hale
Floyd
Motley
Cottle
Cochran
Hockley
Lubbock
Crosby
Dickens
Yoakum
Terry
Lynn
Garza
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 10:00 AM MDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEAST
ZONES, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS,
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Locally critical fire weather conditions will probably persist
for another hour or so, but widespread critical conditions are
diminishing, so today's Red Flag Warning will be allowed to
expire at 8 PM MDT.
On Friday, west to southwest winds increase with gusts up to 50
mph. Additionally, up to six hours of single digit humidity will
be present. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly.
ZONES, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS,
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Locally critical fire weather conditions will probably persist
for another hour or so, but widespread critical conditions are
diminishing, so today's Red Flag Warning will be allowed to
expire at 8 PM MDT.
On Friday, west to southwest winds increase with gusts up to 50
mph. Additionally, up to six hours of single digit humidity will
be present. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly.
Area And Timing:
Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and
123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains
(Zone 126). Friday, from 10 AM until 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph.
Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and
123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains
(Zone 126). Friday, from 10 AM until 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values of 8 to 12 percent.
Minimum values of 8 to 12 percent.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Areas Impacted:
Northeast Plains
Northeast Highlands
Central Highlands
East Central Plains
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 10:00 AM MDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY
RED FLAG WARNING FRIDAY FROM 10 AM UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEAST
ZONES, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS,
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Locally critical fire weather conditions will probably persist
for another hour or so, but widespread critical conditions are
diminishing, so today's Red Flag Warning will be allowed to
expire at 8 PM MDT.
On Friday, west to southwest winds increase with gusts up to 50
mph. Additionally, up to six hours of single digit humidity will
be present. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly.
ZONES, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS,
DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Locally critical fire weather conditions will probably persist
for another hour or so, but widespread critical conditions are
diminishing, so today's Red Flag Warning will be allowed to
expire at 8 PM MDT.
On Friday, west to southwest winds increase with gusts up to 50
mph. Additionally, up to six hours of single digit humidity will
be present. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly.
Area And Timing:
Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) on
Friday from 10 AM through 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) on
Friday from 10 AM through 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values of 10 to 15 percent.
Minimum values of 10 to 15 percent.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Areas Impacted:
Sandia and Manzano Mountains