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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:11 PM May. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE EASTERN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Strong erratic wind gusts from thunderstorms may exceed 40 mph and higher. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the lower 90s. * IMPACTS...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). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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