Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 1:27PM CDT until March 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
PORTIONS OF NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHWESTERN
OKLAHOMA...
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 68.
* 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...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (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; Alfalfa; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov