The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situation.
* WINDS…South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Up to 103.
* 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).
* WHAT…For the first Wind Advisory this afternoon, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory tonight and tomorrow, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma.
* WHEN…For the first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
At 12:00 PM in Oklahoma City, the temperature stands at 83.1°F with clear skies and a consistent wind blowing at 19.5 mph. Currently, no precipitation is reported.
For the remainder of the day, temperatures are expected to reach a high of 89.4°F, while the wind may increase slightly to highs of up to 21.9 mph. No precipitation is anticipated, maintaining the clear conditions throughout the day and into the night, when temperatures will drop to a low of 75.4°F with wind speeds up to 20.6 mph.
A Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2:00 PM today until 3:00 AM tomorrow, due to dangerously low humidity levels as low as 10%, high temperatures peaking up to 103°F, and strong southern winds between 20 to 30 mph with gusts reaching up to 40 mph. These conditions significantly increase the risk of rapid fire spread; outdoor burning is strongly discouraged during this time.
In addition to the Severe Red Flag Warning, a Moderate Fire Weather Watch and a Minor Wind Advisory are also issued, underscoring the heightened risks stemming from current weather conditions. Residents are urged to heed these warnings and take appropriate safety measures.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 89°F | 66°F | Clear sky |
| Friday | 74°F | 51°F | Overcast |
| Saturday | 62°F | 40°F | Overcast |
| Sunday | 81°F | 47°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 83°F | 62°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 84°F | 65°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 89°F | 68°F | Drizzle: light |
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