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Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 11:00 AM EDT – Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Burlington VT
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF THE SAINT LAWRENCE VALLEY, ADIRONDACKS, AND CHAMPLAIN VALLEY
Affected Area:
In New York, St. Lawrence, Northern
Adirondacks and Champlain Valley of New York. In Vermont,
Champlain Valley of Vermont.
In New York, St. Lawrence, Northern
Adirondacks and Champlain Valley of New York. In Vermont,
Champlain Valley of Vermont.
Timing:
The lowest humidities and strongest winds will occur
between 11 AM and 7 PM today.
The lowest humidities and strongest winds will occur
between 11 AM and 7 PM today.
Winds:
South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 20 to 25 percent.
As low as 20 to 25 percent.
Temperatures:
Upper 60s to mid 70s.
Upper 60s to mid 70s.
Impacts:
If any fires were to start the weather and fuel
conditions could cause fires to quickly get out of control and
be difficult to contain.
If any fires were to start the weather and fuel
conditions could cause fires to quickly get out of control and
be difficult to contain.
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that dangerous fire weather conditions
are expected due to the combination of gusty winds, low relative
humidities, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get
out of control and become difficult to contain.
A Red Flag Warning means that dangerous fire weather conditions
are expected due to the combination of gusty winds, low relative
humidities, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get
out of control and become difficult to contain.
Areas Impacted:
St. Lawrence
Northern Adirondacks
Champlain Valley
Champlain Valley
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT EAST OF THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Gusty winds will redevelop today in eastern New Mexico, leading
to another round of critical fire weather conditions. Wind gusts
will peak between 35 and 40 mph as humidities plummet below 10%
for several hours.
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...
.Gusty winds will redevelop today in eastern New Mexico, leading
to another round of critical fire weather conditions. Wind gusts
will peak between 35 and 40 mph as humidities plummet below 10%
for several hours.
Area And Timing:
Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) today from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West-southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph. Wind gusts will locally reach 45 mph near Clines
Corners.
Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104
and 126), and Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and
125) today from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...West-southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph. Wind gusts will locally reach 45 mph near Clines
Corners.
Relative Humidity:
5 to 9 percent.
5 to 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 Red Flag Warning.
Areas Impacted:
Northeast Plains
Northeast Highlands
Central Highlands
East Central Plains
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lubbock TX
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM CDT FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ON THE CAPROCK
Winds:
West at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
West at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Humidity:
As low as 5 percent.
As low as 5 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 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
Bailey
Lamb
Hale
Floyd
Cochran
Hockley
Lubbock
Crosby
Yoakum
Terry
Lynn
Garza
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 12:00 PM MDT – Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 7:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 224
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 224.
Fire Weather Zone 224.
Timing:
From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.
From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.
Winds:
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
West 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 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:
San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, BREEZY WINDS, AND DRY FUELS FOR THE SACRAMENTO AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS
MARGINALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE SACRAMENTO
AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS THIS AFTERNOON...
.Strong winds aloft and warm afternoon temperatures will allow
gusty west and southwest winds to mix down to the surface in the
Sacramento Mountain region. We will see winds of 20 to 30 mph with
wind gusts to 40 mph this afternoon. These winds combined with
very low min RH's near 10% will lead to marginally critical fire
weather conditions. Fuels remain dry, around the 90th percentile,
along with widespread tree mortality and beetle die back. Later
this evening the winds will die off, but overnight RH recoveries
will be poor.
AND CAPITAN MOUNTAINS THIS AFTERNOON...
.Strong winds aloft and warm afternoon temperatures will allow
gusty west and southwest winds to mix down to the surface in the
Sacramento Mountain region. We will see winds of 20 to 30 mph with
wind gusts to 40 mph this afternoon. These winds combined with
very low min RH's near 10% will lead to marginally critical fire
weather conditions. Fuels remain dry, around the 90th percentile,
along with widespread tree mortality and beetle die back. Later
this evening the winds will die off, but overnight RH recoveries
will be poor.
Affected Area:
Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento
Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ.
Timing:
winds increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle
to late afternoon.
winds increasing after 10 am, and peaking in middle
to late afternoon.
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:
Up to 76.
Up to 76.
Experimental Rfti:
3 to 4, Marginally critical.
3 to 4, Marginally 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:
Capitan And Sacramento Mountains
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Amarillo TX
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE SOUTHWEST TEXAS PANHANDLE
Winds:
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 6 percent.
As low as 6 percent.
Temperatures:
In the low 80s.
In the low 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...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 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:
Hartley
Oldham
Potter
Deaf Smith
Randall
Armstrong
Palo Duro Canyon
Red Flag Warning
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 11:00 AM CDT – Tuesday, Apr 28 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TODAY TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING 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 SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHERN PERMIAN BASIN
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TODAY TO
9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING 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 SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHERN PERMIAN
BASIN...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 PM
MDT/ this evening.
9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING 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 SURROUNDING FOOTHILLS AND PLAINS, AND THE NORTHERN PERMIAN
BASIN...
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /8 PM
MDT/ this evening.
Winds:
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Higher winds
in the mountains.
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Higher winds
in the mountains.
Relative Humidity:
As low as 5 percent.
As low as 5 percent.
Rfti:
4 to 5 or Near Critical to Critical.
4 to 5 or Near Critical to Critical.
Severity:
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical to Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical to 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:
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains
Chaves County Plains
Eddy Plains
Lea
Gaines
Dawson
Borden
Andrews
Martin
Howard
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor
Eastern Culberson County
Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains Foothills