* WINDS…Southwest winds becoming north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Highs in the upper 70s in northern Oklahoma to near 100 in 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…Near Critical…2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).
A Moderate Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Oklahoma City, starting today at 9:00 AM until tonight at 9:00 PM local time. Currently, at 6:00 AM, conditions in Oklahoma City are clear with a temperature of 58.8°F and winds moving at 2.4 mph. There is no precipitation reported.
Today, the temperature is forecasted to rise sharply to a high of 96.1°F under clear skies, with wind speeds reaching up to 8.7 mph. No precipitation is expected. Tonight, the sky will remain clear with the low temperature moderately high at 76.1°F, and winds will continue at speeds up to 8.7 mph. Precipitation chances remain at 0%.
The fire watch is due to critical weather conditions including low relative humidity between 10 to 25 percent, southwest winds initially shifting to the north, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Such conditions can cause rapid spread of fires. Residents are advised to exercise caution and refrain from outdoor burning.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 96°F | 57°F | Clear sky |
| Sunday | 89°F | 66°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 69°F | 53°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 83°F | 55°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 88°F | 64°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 91°F | 67°F | Clear sky |
| Friday | 78°F | 50°F | Overcast |
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