The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
…Wind driven near critical to critical fire weather conditions will continue today and tomorrow including a significant wind shift tonight from southerly winds to northerly winds….
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR HOT…DRY…AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN…NORTHERN… AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS…
* WINDS Thursday… South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. A wind shift to northerly is expected this evening and overnight.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY Thursday… as low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES Thursday…Up to 95 to 100 degrees.
* SEVERITY Thursday…
FUELS (ERC)…90th+ percentile…5 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…8 (out of 10).
* WINDS Friday…North to Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY Friday…As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES Friday…Up to 60 to 65 degrees.
* SEVERITY Friday…
FUELS (ERC)…90th+ percentile…5 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Near Critical…2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
…Wind driven near critical to critical fire weather conditions will continue today and tomorrow including a significant wind shift tonight from southerly winds to northerly winds….
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR HOT…DRY…AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN…NORTHERN… AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS…
* WINDS Thursday… South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. A wind shift to northerly is expected this evening and overnight.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY Thursday… as low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES Thursday…Up to 95 to 100 degrees.
* SEVERITY Thursday…
FUELS (ERC)…90th+ percentile…5 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Critical…3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…8 (out of 10).
* WINDS Friday…North to Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY Friday…As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES Friday…Up to 60 to 65 degrees.
* SEVERITY Friday…
FUELS (ERC)…90th+ percentile…5 (out of 5).
WEATHER…Near Critical…2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 PM CDT tonight for Oklahoma City, signaling ongoing hot, dry, and windy conditions that may enhance fire risks. Currently, at 8:00 PM, the temperature stands at 82.4°F under clear skies, with winds from the south at 17.7 mph.
Earlier today, the weather peaked at a high of 91.6°F and cooled down to a low of 66.4°F, with wind speeds reaching up to 21.7 mph. No precipitation was recorded, and the clear conditions are expected to persist.
Tonight, the forecast predicts steady conditions with a low of 76.5°F. Winds will remain strong, approaching speeds of up to 21.4 mph. The clear skies will continue into the night, with no chance of precipitation.
Additional alerts include a Moderate Fire Weather Watch due to the predicted significant shift in wind direction from southerly to northerly tonight. Residents should stay informed on local conditions and heed all safety advisories issued by weather officials.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 92°F | 66°F | Clear sky |
| Friday | 74°F | 47°F | Drizzle: moderate |
| Saturday | 62°F | 40°F | Overcast |
| Sunday | 80°F | 47°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 83°F | 62°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 84°F | 64°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 93°F | 71°F | Overcast |
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