Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1256 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026
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Foard-
1256 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
HOT... DRY... AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND
ADJACENT NORTH TEXAS...
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for western Oklahoma and adjacent north Texas, which is
in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 101.
* IMPACTS...
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (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
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1122 AM MDT Thu May 14 2026
...MARGINALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF
SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO THIS AFTERNOON...
.Very warm and dry conditions will continue today, with afternoon
winds increasing to around 18 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.
Meanwhile, minimum RH values will dip to around 10 percent in the
lowlands, and the lower teens below about 7500 feet. ERC values
are around the 85th percentile, and forecast to reach 90th
percentile this weekend.
NMZ110>113-150200-
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Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ-
Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ-
South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ-
Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ-
1122 AM MDT Thu May 14 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA...New Mexico Fire Weather Zones 111, 112, and 113,
encompassing the lowland deserts of southwest and south- central
New Mexico, and the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln
National Forest, particularly below 7500 feet.
* TIMING...Winds will increase after 11 AM, peaking the
afternoon and early evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum RH 8 to 12 percent in the desert
lowlands, and 10 to 15 percent in the mountains below 7500 feet.
Minimum RH values will be closer to 20 percent at the highest
elevations.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the middle 90s across the lowlands,
dropping to the 70s above 7500 feet. Generally, 5 to 10
degrees above normal.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
126 PM MDT Thu May 14 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, THE NORTHEAST PLAINS, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE
VALLEY, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, AND EAST CENTRAL PLAINS...
.Strong southwest winds and single digit humidity with dry fuels
will lead to critical fire weather conditions along the I-25
corridor of northeast NM today. A more extensive fire growing
pattern is likely to begin Saturday with strong south to southwest
winds, single digit humidity, hot temperatures, and receptive fuel
conditions.
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Northeast Plains-Middle Rio Grande Valley-Central Highlands-East
Central Plains-
126 PM MDT Thu May 14 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Fire
Weather Watch.
* AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Middle Rio Grande
Valley (Zone 106), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central
Plains (Zone 126).
* TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative humidity between 6 and 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field
of this Fire Weather Watch.
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Guyer
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
116 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026
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Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-
Floyd-Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-
116 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND MUCH OF THE ROLLING
PLAINS...
The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
evening.
* Timing...11 am until 8 pm.
* Wind...Southwest at 20 to 25 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 7 percent.
* Fuels...Critically dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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Air Quality Alert
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Air Quality Alert Message
Alamo Area Council of Governments
Relayed By National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
330 PM CDT Wed May 13 2026
...OZONE ACTION DAY...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area for Thursday, May 14,
2026.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the San Antonio area on
Thursday.
You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.
If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM
on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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For more information on ozone:
Ozone: The Facts
www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
EPA Air Now
www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_state&stateid=45&tab=0
Take Care of Texas
www.takecareoftexas.org
Alamo Area Council of Governments Air Quality Outreach & Education
www.aacog.com/index.aspx?nid=99
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1056 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026
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Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
1056 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to move across the Caprock and
into the Rolling Plains this afternoon and evening. A few storms may
be severe. The primary hazards will be damaging winds in excess of
60 mph. Blowing dust generated by outflow winds may result in
localized reductions to visibility.
Elevated fire weather conditions are also expected this afternoon
and evening. A Fire Danger Statement is in effect for the entire
area from 1 PM to 9 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will be possible
every day from Friday through Monday for the entire region.
Thunderstorm chances will continue for areas off the caprock from
Friday through Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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