Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 1:52AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 11:52pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has upgraded the Fire
Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for warm, dry, and breezy
conditions, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this
evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Tuesday.
This Fire Weather Watch for warm, dry, and breezy conditions is in
effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
For Today:
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
For Tuesday:
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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:
Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov