…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).
A Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect from Tuesday afternoon until midnight tonight for western North Texas as well as much of western, central, and northern Oklahoma. As of 1:00 PM local time in Oklahoma City, the temperature stands at 58.1°F under overcast skies, with wind speeds reaching 16.7 mph.
Today’s weather saw temperatures climbing towards a high of 64.6°F, with strong winds of up to 18.6 mph. Precipitation remained at zero inches, and conditions stayed predominantly overcast. Similar conditions are expected to continue into the night, with the temperature holding at a low of 56.3°F and wind speeds potentially increasing to 17.2 mph.
Residents should be aware of the ongoing Severe Red Flag Warning, which highlights conditions conducive to rapid fire spread due to winds southwest at 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph, very low relative humidity (12 to 18 percent), and higher temperatures ranging between 65 to 75°F. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged under these conditions.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 65°F | 30°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 84°F | 52°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 86°F | 56°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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