Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 11:43PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 9:43pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for portions of northwestern Oklahoma, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM CDT Sunday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 77.
* 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov