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Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
435 AM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

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435 AM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED...

* AFFECTED AREA.... Portions of western Oklahoma and adjacent western
  north Texas

* WINDS...Southwest at 20-30 mph gusting 30-35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent

* TEMPERATURES..Mid to upper 90s.

* TIMING...Noon to 8 PM.

* SEVERITY...

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

 WEATHER...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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