Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:53PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
HOT, DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHWEST AND WESTERN
OKLAHOMA...
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* WINDS...Today, south-southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. On Friday, southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40
mph shifting to the north-northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to 45 mph possible.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (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.
Area Description:
Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward; Roger Mills; Beckham
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov