Elevated fire weather conditions will escalate to critical Sunday, with a significant wind shift expected to move through the forecast area Sunday with winds increasing and becoming northerly.
* WINDS…Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph gusting to around 30 mph becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 11 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Highs in the mid 70s in northwest Oklahoma to near 100 in western north Texas.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY…
FUELS (ERC)…90th+ percentile…5 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…8 (out of 10).
A Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect for Oklahoma City from 2:00 PM today until 2:00 AM tomorrow due to critical fire weather conditions. The current weather at noon shows a clear sky with a temperature of 86.9°F and southwest winds blowing at 17.4 mph.
Today, the temperature reached a high of 86.9°F with low humidity and winds gusting to 19.7 mph. No precipitation has occurred, maintaining dry conditions. Tonight, the temperature is expected to drop to a low of 59.4°F. The sky will remain clear, but wind speeds will slightly increase, with gusts up to 18.4 mph expected.
The Severe Red Flag Warning highlights an upcoming significant change in the weather late this afternoon into tonight. Winds will drastically shift from southwest to north, increasing in speed to 20-30 mph, with potential gusts up to 45 mph. Relative humidity is critically low, around 11 percent, which, combined with the forecasted wind shifts, heightens the risk of wildfires. Residents are advised to exercise caution and avoid activities that could ignite a fire.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 87°F | 59°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 67°F | 46°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 78°F | 52°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 87°F | 60°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 89°F | 66°F | Clear sky |
| Friday | 73°F | 43°F | Overcast |
| Saturday | 63°F | 35°F | Partly cloudy |
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