Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 20 at 12:15PM CDT until March 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for hot, dry and windy conditions, which is in effect from
Sunday morning through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for
Saturday has been cancelled, though occasional elevated fire
weather conditions remain possible on Saturday afternoon.
* WINDS...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
morning, shifting to the north in the afternoon at 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 100.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
Instruction:
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:
Tillman; Wilbarger
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov