Bowie Fire Department

05/14/2026

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04/25/2026

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04/18/2026

03/22/2026

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Near-Critical...2 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute
to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding
today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wildfires
to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.

03/14/2026

Montague County
SEVERE Red Flag Warning
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR
HIGH WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR AREAS NEAR AND WEST OF INTERSTATE
35...
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions,
which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 091 Montague, Fire Weather
Zone 092 Cooke, Fire Weather Zone 100 Young, Fire Weather Zone
101 Jack, Fire Weather Zone 102 Wise, Fire Weather Zone 103
Denton, Fire Weather Zone 115 Stephens, Fire Weather Zone 116
Palo Pinto, Fire Weather Zone 117 Parker, Fire Weather Zone
118 Tarrant, Fire Weather Zone 119 Dallas, Fire Weather Zone
129 Eastland, Fire Weather Zone 130 Erath, Fire Weather Zone
131 Hood, Fire Weather Zone 132 Somervell, Fire Weather Zone
133 Johnson, Fire Weather Zone 134 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone
141 Comanche, Fire Weather Zone 142 Mills, Fire Weather Zone
143 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 144 Bosque, Fire Weather Zone
145 Hill, Fire Weather Zone 156 Lampasas, Fire Weather Zone
157 Coryell, Fire Weather Zone 158 Bell, Fire Weather Zone 159
McLennan, Fire Weather Zone 160 Falls and Fire Weather Zone
174 Milam.
* WINDS...Northwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 87.
* HIGHEST THREAT...is located near and west of Highway 281.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are
either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute
to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding
today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wildfires
to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
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03/02/2026

We are accepting applications to fill a vacancy for Council, Pct. 1 North. You must reside within Pct. 1 and meet all qualification requirements. You are invited to submit an application through the City Secretary’s Office at 307 N Mason Street until March 19, 2026. For questions or additional information, please contact Sandy at 940-872-1114 ext. 121.

02/18/2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR
STRONG WESTERLY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND DRY VEGETATION FOR
MONTAGUE, YOUNG, AND JACK COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag
Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions
across parts of western North Texas, which is in effect from 10
AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 73.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and very low relative
humidity values will favor the rapid spread of wildfires
should one start. Any outdoor burning is not advised.

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01/22/2026

Stay safe!!

01/19/2026

Montague County is in a burn ban as of 1/12/2026 effective for 90 days.

01/12/2026

Effective 01/12/2026