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Last Map Update: Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 9:20:24 am CST

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A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the far southern Texas Panhandle, the South Plains, and portions of the western Rolling Plains between 11 AM and 7 PM CST. Dry, westerly winds and very low relative humidity will result in favorable conditions for the rapid growth and spread of wildfires. Avoid activities that involve the use of open sparks and/or flames today.

Blustery and warm conditions are expected today, leading to a fire danger across the Caprock and most of the Rolling Plains. Blowing dust will be possible for some locales on the Caprock. Avoid activities that involve the use of sparks and/or open flames.

Winds will remain slightly breezy while transitioning to the northwest tonight, leading to cool temperatures tonight.

Warm, dry, and breezy weather will be the main theme this week. Elevated fire conditions may develop Wednesday near the New Mexico state line, with elevated-to-critical fire weather conditions returning Friday and Saturday.

Here is some information on what causes wildfires.

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Local Weather History For February 24th...

2000: An unusually early bout of severe thunderstorms visited much of the South Plains this afternoon as rich moisture
from the Gulf of Mexico was drawn north into the Southern Plains. By late afternoon, a moderately unstable air mass was in
place across West Texas ahead of a dryline exiting eastern New Mexico. Small clusters of thunderstorms formed along this
dryline, moved northeastward, and produced hail up to golf ball size and wind gusts up to 60 mph. This severe weather
event was unique considering that prior to this day only five total severe weather reports were recorded in the month of
February in this region. This day alone, there were 18 separate reports of hail and strong winds.