Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 25 at 12:54PM CDT until March 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 25, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
March 25, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for hot and windy conditions, which is in effect from 9
AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.
* WINDS...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 95 to 100 degrees.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (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.
Area Description:
Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Pottawatomie; Seminole; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Cotton; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov