…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA…
* WINDS…Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 12 to 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Highs 65 to 75.
* 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).
Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect until midnight tonight for western North Texas as well as much of western, central, and northern Oklahoma. The conditions pose an increased risk of fire spread due to low humidity and strong winds.
As of 4:00 PM in Oklahoma City, the weather is clear with a temperature of 65.1°F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 17.5 mph. There has been no precipitation today.
Today’s temperature peaked at 65.7°F after a low of 29.7°F. Winds reached up to 18.5 mph and there was virtually no chance of precipitation, with total accumulation remaining at 0 inches.
Tonight, the weather is expected to remain clear with minimal cloud coverage. Temperatures will not drop as much as previous nights, with an anticipated low of 56.5°F. Winds will slightly decrease but will still be noticeable, at speeds up to 16.5 mph. The chance of precipitation continues to be very low at 1%.
Residents are advised to be cautious of conditions that might lead to rapid fire spread. Outdoor burning is not recommended under the current weather conditions.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 66°F | 30°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 84°F | 52°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 86°F | 57°F | Overcast |
| Friday | 91°F | 61°F | Clear sky |
| Saturday | 90°F | 64°F | Clear sky |
| Sunday | 96°F | 65°F | Mainly clear |
| Monday | 64°F | 49°F | Overcast |
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