Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 1:27PM CDT until March 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA AND
WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
* WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25-30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 68.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).
Instruction:
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 will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov