Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1213 PM CDT Sun May 3 2026


OKZ004-005-009-010-040100-
/O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0025.260503T1713Z-260504T0100Z/
Harper-Woods-Ellis-Woodward-
1213 PM CDT Sun May 3 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
WARM, WINDY AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA...

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for northwest Oklahoma, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT
this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 86.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

  FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

  WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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