* WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA…
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS…North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Highs in the 60s to mid 70s with falling temperatures.
* 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…Critical…3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).
At 4:00 PM in Oklahoma City, the temperature stands at 80.4°F under clear skies, with the wind blowing at 13.1 mph. There has been no recorded precipitation today.
Earlier today, temperatures peaked at 80.6°F, after reaching a low of 47.8°F. The wind reached up to 17.8 mph but no precipitation was noted. The skies have been predominantly clear.
Tonight, the forecast indicates a low of 67.8°F with continued winds up to 17.8 mph. Conditions are expected to remain overcast, yet dry with a 0% chance of precipitation.
A Severe High Wind Warning is in effect, with conditions expected to be hazardous from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT tomorrow. This warning includes northwest winds at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, affecting wide areas in central to western Oklahoma and northern Texas. These conditions could lead to damaging winds, capable of blowing down trees and power lines, and causing widespread power outages. Travel could also be significantly impeded, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Additional alerts include a Moderate Fire Weather Watch and a Severe Red Flag Warning, indicating a high risk of fire due to the windy and dry conditions expected. These weather phenomena call for heightened awareness and caution in affected regions.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 81°F | 48°F | Overcast |
| Sunday | 67°F | 34°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 48°F | 21°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 63°F | 33°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 77°F | 50°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 86°F | 57°F | Overcast |
| Friday | 86°F | 61°F | Partly cloudy |
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