Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued April 22 at 1:50AM CDT until April 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 11:50pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for hot, dry and windy conditions which is in effect from
Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 93.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th to 89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Critical...3 (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; Roger Mills; Beckham; Harmon; Greer
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov