The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
* 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).
* WHAT…North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, and southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
A Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect for Oklahoma City from 5:00 PM today until 7:00 PM this evening due to critical fire conditions. Currently, it is overcast with a temperature of 42.6°F and winds are blowing from the north at 23.1 mph.
Earlier today, temperatures in the city reached a high of 68.4°F. However, a sharp drop in temperatures is expected as the evening approaches, with a forecasted low of 34.7°F tonight. Winds could gust up to 26.5 mph under continued overcast skies.
Alongside the Red Flag Warning, a Severe High Wind Warning and a Moderate Fire Weather Watch have also been issued, reflecting the potential for gusts up to 65 mph and low humidity levels around 20 percent. These conditions can cause rapid fire spread, and residents are advised against outdoor burning.
Temperatures are expected to remain cool tonight with strong northern winds persisting. The combination of low humidity, high wind speeds, and fuel energy on the 70th-89th percentile scale contributes to the increased fire risk.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 68°F | 35°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 45°F | 21°F | Partly cloudy |
| Tuesday | 63°F | 32°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 75°F | 48°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 86°F | 56°F | Overcast |
| Friday | 89°F | 63°F | Overcast |
| Saturday | 91°F | 64°F | Partly cloudy |
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