'Dirt Devil' Whips Through Fire-Threatened Panhandle
Published on April 20, 2026.
A "dirt devil" was seen in the Texan Panhandle on Sunday, April 19, causing critical fire weather. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the combined Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. The weather conditions are expected to continue throughout the week.
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'Dirt Devil' Whips Through Fire-Threatened Panhandle
A powerful "dirt Devil” was spotted swirling in the Texan Panhandle due to severe fire weather, prompting a warning of high winds and dry conditions.