Active AlertsChildress, TX

WindSouthwest at 15-30 mph with gusts to 35-40 mph. HumidityAs low as 4 percent on the Caprock and as low as 15 percent in the Rolling Plains. Fuel
S: Critically to extremely dry. Impact
S: Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.

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.