As per reports, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red-flag warning in Western Texas Panhandle until 1900 hours (local time) on Monday (11 March) due to critical fire weather conditions.

• Strong southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph as well as low relative humidity of around eight percent is being predicted in the warned areas.
• Areas covered under the red flag warning include Dallam, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hartley, Moore, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Oldham, Potter, Carson, Deaf Smith, Randall and Palo Duro Canyon.