3/15/26: Severe High Wind Warning: 65°F, Clear Now, Winds up to 65 mph Later

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
* WHAT…Northwest winds 35 to 45 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 this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Sporadic power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* WINDS…North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Up to 68.
* 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).
A Severe High Wind Warning is in effect for portions of Oklahoma and northern Texas from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT today. At 7:00 AM in Oklahoma City, the temperature stands at 65.1°F with mainly clear skies and winds at 15.2 mph.
Today, expect daytime temperatures to reach a high of 68.4°F before dropping to a low of 33.4°F tonight. Winds will intensify, potentially reaching up to 28.1 mph. Although the sky will become overcast, the chance of precipitation remains low at 1%.
Tonight, conditions will clear with the temperature dipping to 33.4°F. Wind speeds will remain high, with gusts up to 27 mph. The precipitation chance is zero percent.
In addition to the Severe High Wind Warning, a Moderate Fire Weather Watch and a Severe Red Flag Warning are also in place. Residents should prepare for damaging winds that could topple trees and power lines, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be particularly challenging for high-profile vehicles.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 68°F | 33°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 45°F | 21°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 63°F | 33°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 76°F | 49°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 88°F | 57°F | Overcast |
| Friday | 88°F | 61°F | Mainly clear |
| Saturday | 90°F | 64°F | Clear sky |




