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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
238 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

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238 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...ELEVATED TO NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northwestern Oklahoma.

* WINDS...South to southwest at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...High temperatures from 73 to 78 degrees.

* TIMING...10 AM to 8 PM.

* SEVERITY...

   FUELS (ERC)...70th to 90th percentile...4 (out of 5).

   WEATHER...Elevated to Near-Critical...2 (out of 5).

   FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames
are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that
weather conditions will be favorable for the development of grass fires.

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