Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 30 at 1:44AM CDT until March 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 11:44pm
Expires:
March 30, 2026 - 7:00pm
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 this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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 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; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: