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Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE
VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE UPPER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND
EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
.An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will
strengthen the flow aloft over New Mexico today and moreso
Thursday, while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the
southern Rockies. This will result in southwest wind gusts up to
45 mph today, and west and northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph on
Thursday, while humidities plummet mostly into the single digits
both days. The strongest winds aloft are now forecast to cross
western areas tonight, so the Fire Weather Watch that was in
effect for much of central and northwest New Mexico today has been
cancelled. However, locally critical fire weather conditions are
still likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and
along and west of the continental divide.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening.
HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE
VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE UPPER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND
EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
.An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will
strengthen the flow aloft over New Mexico today and moreso
Thursday, while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the
southern Rockies. This will result in southwest wind gusts up to
45 mph today, and west and northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph on
Thursday, while humidities plummet mostly into the single digits
both days. The strongest winds aloft are now forecast to cross
western areas tonight, so the Fire Weather Watch that was in
effect for much of central and northwest New Mexico today has been
cancelled. However, locally critical fire weather conditions are
still likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and
along and west of the continental divide.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening.
Area And Timing:
West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109) from
9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West northwest winds 15 to 30 mph, with gusts
up to 40 mph.
West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109) from
9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West northwest winds 15 to 30 mph, with gusts
up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values around 9 percent.
Minimum values around 9 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 Fire Weather Watch.
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 Fire Weather Watch.
Areas Impacted:
West Central Basin and Range
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 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 THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE
VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE UPPER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND
EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
.An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will
strengthen the flow aloft over New Mexico today and moreso
Thursday, while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the
southern Rockies. This will result in southwest wind gusts up to
45 mph today, and west and northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph on
Thursday, while humidities plummet mostly into the single digits
both days. The strongest winds aloft are now forecast to cross
western areas tonight, so the Fire Weather Watch that was in
effect for much of central and northwest New Mexico today has been
cancelled. However, locally critical fire weather conditions are
still likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and
along and west of the continental divide.
HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE
VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE UPPER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND
EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
.An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will
strengthen the flow aloft over New Mexico today and moreso
Thursday, while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the
southern Rockies. This will result in southwest wind gusts up to
45 mph today, and west and northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph on
Thursday, while humidities plummet mostly into the single digits
both days. The strongest winds aloft are now forecast to cross
western areas tonight, so the Fire Weather Watch that was in
effect for much of central and northwest New Mexico today has been
cancelled. However, locally critical fire weather conditions are
still likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and
along and west of the continental divide.
Area And Timing:
Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama River Valley
(Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast
Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East
Central Plains (Zone 126) today from noon to 8 PM, and Thursday
from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph. For Thursday, west and northwest winds
20 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. Strongest gusts across
northeast areas today, and along and southwest of a line from
Las Vegas to Conchas on Thursday.
Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama River Valley
(Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast
Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East
Central Plains (Zone 126) today from noon to 8 PM, and Thursday
from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph. For Thursday, west and northwest winds
20 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. Strongest gusts across
northeast areas today, and along and southwest of a line from
Las Vegas to Conchas on Thursday.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values of 6 to 10 percent each day.
Minimum values of 6 to 10 percent each day.
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
Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Northeast Highlands
Central Highlands
East Central Plains
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 9:00 AM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE
VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE UPPER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND
EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
.An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will
strengthen the flow aloft over New Mexico today and moreso
Thursday, while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the
southern Rockies. This will result in southwest wind gusts up to
45 mph today, and west and northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph on
Thursday, while humidities plummet mostly into the single digits
both days. The strongest winds aloft are now forecast to cross
western areas tonight, so the Fire Weather Watch that was in
effect for much of central and northwest New Mexico today has been
cancelled. However, locally critical fire weather conditions are
still likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and
along and west of the continental divide.
HIGHLANDS, EAST CENTRAL PLAINS, AND FROM THE UPPER RIO GRANDE
VALLEY EASTWARD DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE UPPER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND
EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
.An active storm track over the northern and central Rockies will
strengthen the flow aloft over New Mexico today and moreso
Thursday, while a potent surface trough persists in the lee of the
southern Rockies. This will result in southwest wind gusts up to
45 mph today, and west and northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph on
Thursday, while humidities plummet mostly into the single digits
both days. The strongest winds aloft are now forecast to cross
western areas tonight, so the Fire Weather Watch that was in
effect for much of central and northwest New Mexico today has been
cancelled. However, locally critical fire weather conditions are
still likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and
along and west of the continental divide.
Area And Timing:
Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124)
Thursday from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50
mph.
Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124)
Thursday from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50
mph.
Relative Humidity:
Minimum values around 9 percent.
Minimum values around 9 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 Fire Weather Watch.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
Areas Impacted:
Sandia and Manzano Mountains
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 9:00 AM CDT – Friday, Apr 24 2026 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 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, MOST OF WEST TEXAS TO THE SOUTH, AND GAINES
COUNTY...
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 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, MOST OF WEST TEXAS TO THE SOUTH, AND GAINES
COUNTY...
Winds:
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 5 percent.
As low as 5 percent.
Rfti:
7-8 or extreme.
7-8 or 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)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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:
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains
Chaves County Plains
Eddy Plains
Lea
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor
Eastern Culberson County
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 9:00 AM CDT – Friday, Apr 24 2026 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 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, MOST OF WEST TEXAS TO THE SOUTH, AND GAINES
COUNTY...
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT 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, MOST OF WEST TEXAS TO THE SOUTH, AND GAINES
COUNTY...
Winds:
West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 5 percent.
As low as 5 percent.
Rfti:
6-8 or critical to extreme.
6-8 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)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...3 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...3 (out of 10).
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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:
Gaines
Loving
Reeves County Plains
Chinati Mountains
Marfa Plateau
Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains Foothills
Presidio Valley
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Norman OK
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS PORTIONS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA
Winds:
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 8 percent.
As low as 8 percent.
Temperatures:
Up to 93.
Up to 93.
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 89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th to 89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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:
Harper
Woods
Ellis
Woodward
Roger Mills
Beckham
Harmon
Greer
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 10:00 AM MDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Denver CO
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, URBAN CORRIDOR, PLAINS, AND SOUTH PARK... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, URBAN CORRIDOR, PLAINS, AND SOUTH PARK
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240,
241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.
Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240,
241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.
Timing:
For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to
midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from
Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to
midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from
Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
Winds:
For the Red Flag Warning, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, northwest winds
gusting up to 50 mph.
For the Red Flag Warning, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch, northwest winds
gusting up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity:
For the Red Flag Warning, 5 to 8 percent.
For the Fire Weather Watch, as low as 10 percent.
For the Red Flag Warning, 5 to 8 percent.
For the Fire Weather Watch, as low as 10 percent.
Impacts:
Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
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:
Central and Southeast Park County
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Northeast Weld County
Central and South Weld County
Morgan County
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Logan County
Washington County
Sedgwick County
Phillips County
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES
Winds:
West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 7 percent.
As low as 7 percent.
Temperatures:
In the mid 80s.
In the mid 80s.
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)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
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:
Beaver
Hansford
Ochiltree
Lipscomb
Hutchinson
Roberts
Hemphill
Carson
Gray
Wheeler
Armstrong
Donley
Collingsworth
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES
Winds:
Today. Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Thursday. West southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.
Today. Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Thursday. West southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.
Relative Humidity:
Today. As low as 7 percent. Thursday. As low
as 5 percent.
Today. As low as 7 percent. Thursday. As low
as 5 percent.
Temperatures:
Today. In the upper 80s. Thursday in the mid 80s
to lower 90s.
Today. In the upper 80s. Thursday in the mid 80s
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)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th 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
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:
Cimarron
Texas
Dallam
Sherman
Hartley
Moore
Oldham
Potter
Deaf Smith
Randall
Palo Duro Canyon
Fire Weather Watch
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 23 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Thursday, Apr 23 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS...SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING PLAINS
Timing:
Noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
Noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
Wind:
West at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
West at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Humidity:
As low as 6 percent.
As low as 6 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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
Hall
Childress
Bailey
Lamb
Hale
Floyd
Motley
Cottle
Cochran
Hockley
Lubbock
Crosby
Yoakum
Terry
Lynn