Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
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133 WWUS84 KOUN 031713 RFWOUN 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. && $$