Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:36PM CDT until April 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for hot, dry, and windy conditions, which is in effect
from noon to 9 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 The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.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 5 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 92.
* 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...Critical...3 (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; Beckham; Harmon
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: