* WINDS…North to Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY Friday…As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES Friday…60 to 65 degrees.
* 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).
* WHAT…Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
A Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect from 3:00 PM today until 2:00 AM tomorrow in Oklahoma City due to critical fire weather conditions, per the National Weather Service. Currently, at 12:00 PM, Oklahoma City experiences a temperature of 53.1°F with mainly clear skies and a north-northeast wind blowing at 21.6 mph.
Today’s temperature is expected to reach a high of 75°F with wind speeds escalating up to 23.1 mph. Despite the gusty conditions, the chance of precipitation remains low at 18%, with no measurable precipitation expected. Heading into tonight, the sky will become overcast with a low temperature forecasted at 54.3°F and wind speeds slightly decreasing to 18.1 mph. Precipitation probability tonight drops further to a mere 2%.
In addition to the Severe Red Flag Warning, a Minor Wind Advisory is also issued, highlighting risks due to winds reaching up to 35 mph with gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph. These conditions combined with low relative humidity of 15 to 20% and temperatures ranging between 60 to 65°F tomorrow heighten fire risks. The rapid spread of fires can occur under these conditions, and outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
Residents are urged to stay alert to weather updates and adhere to safety guidelines issued in response to these weather conditions.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 75°F | 45°F | Fog |
| Saturday | 65°F | 43°F | Overcast |
| Sunday | 79°F | 47°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 85°F | 63°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 85°F | 55°F | Drizzle: moderate |
| Wednesday | 61°F | 47°F | Drizzle: light |
| Thursday | 65°F | 48°F | Drizzle: light |
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