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 becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…Highs in the mid 70s northwest Oklahoma to near 100 in western north Texas.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A wind shift will affect any fires that develop ahead of the cold front.
* 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 March 22 at 14:00 GMT to March 23 at 02:00 GMT due to critical fire weather conditions anticipated to start Sunday. Current conditions this early morning at 6:00 AM show a clear sky with a temperature of 70.9°F and winds at 15.3 mph.
Today, the high is expected to reach 86°F with continued clear skies throughout the day. Winds will be strong, reaching up to 20.1 mph. Tonight, the forecast predicts an overcast sky with temperatures dropping to a low of 60.8°F and winds slightly decreasing to up to 18.8 mph.
Regarding the severe weather alert, residents should be cautious as the conditions can lead to rapid fire spread. Southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph are expected to shift north, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The relative humidity may drop as low as 10 to 20 percent.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 86°F | 61°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 69°F | 46°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 76°F | 56°F | Overcast |
| Wednesday | 87°F | 61°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 90°F | 66°F | Clear sky |
| Friday | 72°F | 40°F | Overcast |
| Saturday | 64°F | 34°F | Overcast |
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