Weather Warnings for Texas
| Alerts Updated: March 28, 2026, 6:51 pm UTC |
Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 12:43PM CDT until March 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TXSummary: * WINDS...South 20.0 to 30.0 mph with gusts up to 40.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 60s to lower 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very 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).Severity: Severe Effective: March 28, 2026, 12:43 pm Expires: March 28, 2026, 8:00 pm Area: Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Ochiltree; Lipscomb |
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 12:48AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LASummary: Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth. * TIMING: From 11:00 AM this morning through 7:00 PM this evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Afternoon values will range from the 20 to 30 percent range. * WIND: Sustained northeast to east winds around 10-15 mph early in the day with gusts up to 20 mph. Winds will begin to weaken though during the afternoon hours, around the time RH values reach their minimum. * FUELS: Critically dry. These conditions will support the spread of wildfires. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement as soon as possible.Severity: Moderate Effective: March 28, 2026, 12:48 am Expires: March 28, 2026, 7:00 pm Area: Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine |
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 1:44PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LASummary: Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth. * TIMING: From 11:00 AM Saturday Morning through 7:00 PM Saturday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Afternoon values will range from the 20 to 30 percent range. * WIND: Sustained northeast to east winds around 10-15 mph early in the day with gusts up to 20 mph. Winds will begin to weaken though during the afternoon hours, around the time RH values reach their minimum. * FUELS: Critically dry. These conditions will support the spread of wildfires. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement as soon as possible.Severity: Moderate Effective: March 27, 2026, 1:44 pm Expires: March 28, 2026, 7:00 pm Area: Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine |
