…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA…
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy weather and an extremely favorable fuel environment, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* WINDS…Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Up to 67.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread. 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 currently in effect for western North Texas and much of western, central, and northern Oklahoma until 7 PM CDT today.
As of 6:00 AM in Oklahoma City, conditions are mainly clear with a temperature of 30.6°F. Winds are present at 9.2 mph with no precipitation recorded.
Today, the temperature is forecasted to reach a high of 64.9°F after starting at a low of 29.7°F. Winds will increase, potentially reaching up to 19.3 mph. The sky is expected to become overcast, yet the chance of precipitation remains minimal at 2%.
Tonight, skies will clear again with an expected low temperature of 56.3°F. Wind speeds may reach up to 16.5 mph but will likely decrease as the night progresses. Precipitation chances will continue to be low.
Residents in the affected areas should be mindful of the Red Flag Warning due to increased winds and extremely dry conditions, which significantly raise the risk of wildfire. Avoid activities that could ignite a fire during these hours.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 65°F | 30°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 84°F | 51°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 84°F | 55°F | Overcast |
| Friday | 86°F | 59°F | Partly cloudy |
| Saturday | 89°F | 61°F | Overcast |
| Sunday | 87°F | 63°F | Mainly clear |
| Monday | 66°F | 49°F | Overcast |
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