Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 8:08AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 6:08am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation, which
is in effect from 11 AM CDT this morning to 7 PM CDT this
evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 68.
* 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; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Dewey
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: