Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
229 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

OKZ004-009-010-014-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-161530-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0028.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/
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229 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR
PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 103.

* 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).

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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Mahale

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1032 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

TXZ021>037-039>043-170200-
/O.UPG.KLUB.FW.A.0026.260516T1700Z-260517T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLUB.FW.W.0026.260516T1700Z-260517T0200Z/
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Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-
1032 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS
PANHANDLE, THE SOUTH PLAINS, AND MOST OF THE ROLLING PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* Wind...Southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 5 percent.

* Fuels...Critically dry.

* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is discouraged.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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