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Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10
PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS,
AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...
PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS,
AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...
Winds:
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 8 percent.
As low as 8 percent.
Rfti:
3 or near critical.
3 or 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.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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 increase
potential for fire growth.
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 increase
potential for fire growth.
Areas Impacted:
Andrews
Loving
Winkler
Ward
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor
Reeves County Plains
Chinati Mountains
Marfa Plateau
Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains Foothills
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10
PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS,
AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...
PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE
DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE GUADALUPE TO DAVIS MOUNTAINS,
AND MUCH OF FAR WEST TEXAS...
Winds:
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Higher
winds and gusts in the mountains.
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Higher
winds and gusts in the mountains.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 8 percent.
As low as 8 percent.
Rfti:
6 to 8 or critical to extreme.
6 to 8 or critical to extreme.
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-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...4 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...4 (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 increase
potential for fire growth.
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 increase
potential for fire growth.
Areas Impacted:
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains
Chaves County Plains
Eddy Plains
Lea
Gaines
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Eastern Culberson County
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Saturday, Apr 25 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS, AND THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS, AND THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY, AND ESPECIALLY
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds today and Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical
across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far
West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40
mph today, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest and South Central New
Mexico, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds today and Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical
across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far
West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40
mph today, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest and South Central New
Mexico, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.
Affected Area:
New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112,
and 113, including the Southwest Mountains and Gila NF, the
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands, the South Central Lowlands,
the Southern Rio Grande Valley, and the Sacramento and Capitan
Mountains.
New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112,
and 113, including the Southwest Mountains and Gila NF, the
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands, the South Central Lowlands,
the Southern Rio Grande Valley, and the Sacramento and Capitan
Mountains.
Timing:
winds both days increasing after 10 am, and peaking
in middle to late afternoon.
winds both days increasing after 10 am, and peaking
in middle to late afternoon.
Winds:
Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph
Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph
Sunday.
Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph
Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph
Sunday.
Relative Humidity:
8 to 15 percent.
8 to 15 percent.
Temperatures:
Up to 84.
Up to 84.
Experimental Rfti:
4 to 7, Near Critical to Critical.
4 to 7, Near Critical to 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:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS, AND THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS, AND THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY, AND ESPECIALLY
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds today and Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical
across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far
West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40
mph today, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest and South Central New
Mexico, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds today and Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical
across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far
West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40
mph today, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest and South Central New
Mexico, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday.
Affected Area:
New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112,
and 113, including the Southwest Mountains and Gila NF, the
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands, the South Central Lowlands,
the Southern Rio Grande Valley, and the Sacramento and Capitan
Mountains.
New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 110, 111, 112,
and 113, including the Southwest Mountains and Gila NF, the
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands, the South Central Lowlands,
the Southern Rio Grande Valley, and the Sacramento and Capitan
Mountains.
Timing:
winds both days increasing after 10 am, and peaking
in middle to late afternoon.
winds both days increasing after 10 am, and peaking
in middle to late afternoon.
Winds:
Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph
Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph
Sunday.
Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph
Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph
Sunday.
Relative Humidity:
8 to 15 percent.
8 to 15 percent.
Temperatures:
Up to 84.
Up to 84.
Experimental Rfti:
4 to 7, Near Critical to Critical.
4 to 7, Near Critical to 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:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR EL PASO AND HUDSPETH COUNTIES IN FAR WEST TEXAS
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY, AND ESPECIALLY
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds today and Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical
across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far
West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40
mph today, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
SUNDAY FOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, AND
ADDITIONALLY WEST TEXAS ON SUNDAY...
.A Pacific storm system, passing though the southwest and over
the Four Corners region will keep our area dry, and increase the
winds today and Sunday. This will elevate fire danger to critical
across Southwest and South Central New Mexico, as well as Far
West Texas. Wind gusts, from the southwest, will increase up to 40
mph today, and up to 50 mph or greater Sunday. Minimum relative
humidity will range from 10-15 percent lowlands to 15- 20 percent
mountains. Widespread tree mortality and die back fuels will
increase the wildfire risk as ERCs climb to 85-90 percentile.
Affected Area:
Texas Fire Weather Zones 055 and 056, which
includes El Paso County and Hudsepth County.
Texas Fire Weather Zones 055 and 056, which
includes El Paso County and Hudsepth County.
Timing:
winds increasing after 10 am Sunday, and peaking in
middle to late afternoon.
winds increasing after 10 am Sunday, and peaking in
middle to late afternoon.
Winds:
Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph
Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph
Sunday.
Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph
Saturday. Increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph
Sunday.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 10 percent.
As low as 10 percent.
Temperatures:
Up to 89.
Up to 89.
Experimental Rfti:
4 to 7, Near Critical to Critical.
4 to 7, Near Critical to 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:
El Paso
Hudspeth
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 12:00 PM MDT – Saturday, Apr 25 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH SUNDAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG
AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER WEST CENTRAL ZONES, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.With multiple fires ongoing across eastern New Mexico, southwest
winds will generally gust up to 35 mph today while humidities
plummet between 10 and 15 percent. On Sunday, southwest winds
will peak from 50 to around 60 mph over a larger portion of the
area with continued very low humidity. In addition, there will be
a slight chance of dry lightning on Sunday afternoon from virga
showers along I-40 over central and western New Mexico, and also
along I- 25 north of I-40 to the Colorado border.
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH SUNDAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT IN ZONES ALONG
AND EAST OF I-25, AND ALSO OVER WEST CENTRAL ZONES, DUE TO STRONG
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.With multiple fires ongoing across eastern New Mexico, southwest
winds will generally gust up to 35 mph today while humidities
plummet between 10 and 15 percent. On Sunday, southwest winds
will peak from 50 to around 60 mph over a larger portion of the
area with continued very low humidity. In addition, there will be
a slight chance of dry lightning on Sunday afternoon from virga
showers along I-40 over central and western New Mexico, and also
along I- 25 north of I-40 to the Colorado border.
Area And Timing:
Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) today and Sunday from noon to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, except up to 40 mph from Clines Corners to
Las Vegas. On Sunday, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts
from 50 to 60 mph.
Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) today and Sunday from noon to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, except up to 40 mph from Clines Corners to
Las Vegas. On Sunday, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts
from 50 to 60 mph.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values 8 to 13 percent today, then
10 to 15 percent Sunday.
Minimum values 8 to 13 percent today, then
10 to 15 percent Sunday.
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 and Fire Weather Watch.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch.
Areas Impacted:
Northeast Plains
Northeast Highlands
Central Highlands
East Central Plains
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 11:00 AM MST – Saturday, Apr 25 2026 7:00 PM MST
Issued by NWS Tucson AZ
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 151 AND 152
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zones 151 and 152.
Fire Weather Zones 151 and 152.
Timing:
From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.
From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening.
Winds:
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity:
10 to 15 percent.
10 to 15 percent.
Impacts:
Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the
potential to spread rapidly.
Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the
potential to spread rapidly.
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or are expected to develop. A
combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and dry
vegetation will create the potential for rapid and erratic fire
growth.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of the Red Flag Warning for portions of Southeast Arizona.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or are expected to develop. A
combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and dry
vegetation will create the potential for rapid and erratic fire
growth.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of the Red Flag Warning for portions of Southeast Arizona.
Areas Impacted:
Eastern Pima-Southeastern Pinal-Santa Cruz-Western Cochise
Southern Graham-Central and Eastern Cochise-Southern Greenlee-Lower Elevations of the San Carlos Apache Nation in Graham County
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 12:00 PM MDT – Saturday, Apr 25 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 224, 229, AND 230
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zones 220, 224, 229 and 230.
Fire Weather Zones 220, 224, 229 and 230.
Timing:
From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
Winds:
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 10 percent.
As low as 10 percent.
Impacts:
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with 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:
Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg
Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 25 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ON THE CAPROCK... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS, ROLLING PLAINS, AND FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE
Wind:
For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
For Saturday, West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
For Sunday, Southwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Humidity:
As low as 7 percent.
As low as 7 percent.
Fuels:
Dry to critically dry.
Dry to 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Parmer
Castro
Swisher
Briscoe
Bailey
Lamb
Hale
Floyd
Cochran
Hockley
Lubbock
Crosby
Yoakum
Terry
Lynn
Garza
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 1:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 25 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTHWEST TEXAS PANHANDLE
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy and dry conditions, which is in effect from 1
PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry conditions is
in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy and dry conditions, which is in effect from 1
PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for windy and dry conditions is
in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Winds:
For Saturday, southwest around 15 mph gusting up to 25
mph. For Sunday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
For Saturday, southwest around 15 mph gusting up to 25
mph. For Sunday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Relative Humidity:
For Saturday, as low as 8 percent. For
Sunday, as low as 11 percent.
For Saturday, as low as 8 percent. For
Sunday, as low as 11 percent.
Temperatures:
In the 80s.
In the 80s.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (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 Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
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 Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
Areas Impacted:
Hartley
Oldham
Potter
Deaf Smith
Randall
Armstrong
Palo Duro Canyon