Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 26 at 7:57PM CDT until March 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 26, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning.
* WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 88.
* WINDS Thursday... South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45
mph. A wind shift to northerly is expected this evening and
overnight.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY Thursday... as low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES Thursday...Up to 95 to 100 degrees.
* SEVERITY Thursday...
* WINDS Friday...North to Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY Friday...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES Friday...Up to 60 to 65 degrees.
* SEVERITY Friday...
* 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; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Pottawatomie; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Cotton; Jefferson; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
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