Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 1:17AM CDT until August 9 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 11:17pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for western Oklahoma, which is in effect from 1 PM this
afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 106.
* IMPACTS...
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...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; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov