Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 19 at 12:15PM CDT until March 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 19, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for hot, dry and breezy conditions, which is in effect from
Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 96.
* 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
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