Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 3 at 12:13PM CDT until May 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for northwest Oklahoma, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT
this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 86.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (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
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: