Headline:
Fire Warning issued August 21 at 11:59AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Fire Warning
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 9:59am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
FRWFWD
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Montague County Emergency Management.
WILDFIRE - EVACUATE NOW...
* AT 1153 AM CDT, a dangerous wildfire was located near 1828
Starkey Road, or 7 miles northwest of St. Jo, moving rapidly
southwest.
* Areas impacted...Rural areas from Nobile Road eastward to
Starkey Road and north of Highway 59.
* Additional Information...Residents in these areas are asked to
evacuate due to a rapidly spreading wildfire. Do not drive into
smoke.
Area Description:
Montague, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov