3/15/26: Severe High Wind Warning in OK and North TX; Overcast, 66°F

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).
Currently in Oklahoma City at 6:00 AM, it is 66.2°F with overcast skies and winds blowing at 16.3 mph. There has been no precipitation so far.
Today’s temperature will peak at about 68.4°F before plummeting to an overnight low of 32.7°F. Wind speeds are expected to increase significantly, reaching up to 28.6 mph during the day and persisting up to 27.7 mph into the evening. Skies will clear tonight, transitioning from overcast conditions in the morning.
A Severe High Wind Warning is in effect for Oklahoma City and surrounding areas from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT today. Northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are anticipated. These conditions are likely to knock down trees and power lines, causing sporadic power outages and making travel particularly challenging for high-profile vehicles. Additional alerts include a Moderate Fire Weather Watch and a Severe Red Flag Warning, indicating critical fire weather conditions due to the combination of strong winds and dry grounds.
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 | 87°F | 56°F | Overcast |
| Friday | 87°F | 62°F | Mainly clear |
| Saturday | 91°F | 62°F | Overcast |




