The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* WINDS…South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…10 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY…
FUELS (ERC)…90th+ percentile…5 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Near Critical…2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).
A Moderate Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Oklahoma City from Thursday morning until Thursday evening due to breezy conditions and low humidity. Current local conditions as of 4:00 PM show overcast skies with a temperature of 77.4°F and winds at 6.6 mph. No precipitation has been recorded.
Today saw temperatures peak at 77.5°F, with a low of 54.5°F early this morning. Winds reached up to 11.7 mph. Despite the overcast weather, the chance of precipitation remained at a mere 1%.
Looking ahead to tonight, the skies are expected to clear with temperatures dropping to a low of 65.5°F. Winds will decrease slightly, maintaining speeds up to 8.9 mph. The chance of rain continues to be low at 1%.
Please note, during the Fire Weather Watch, winds could increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, and relative humidity may drop to between 10 and 20 percent. Rapid fire spread is possible under these conditions, and outdoor burning is not recommended.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 78°F | 55°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 90°F | 62°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 91°F | 67°F | Clear sky |
| Friday | 76°F | 53°F | Overcast |
| Saturday | 60°F | 45°F | Overcast |
| Sunday | 80°F | 49°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 81°F | 63°F | Drizzle: light |
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