Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 29 at 11:54AM CDT until March 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 9:54am
Expires:
March 30, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation which is
in effect from late Monday morning through Monday evening.
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 95 degrees.
* 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...7 (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:
Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov