3/27/26: Severe Red Flag Warning in OKC, Wind Gusts up to 50 mph, Humidity as Low as 15%

A Severe Red Flag Warning is currently in effect for Oklahoma City until tonight at 9:00 PM CDT, as the local time reads 4:00 PM. Conditions at this hour are overcast, with a temperature of 61.7°F and northeasterly winds blowing at 21.3 mph.

Today, the high temperature in Oklahoma City reached 75°F, with winds peaking at 23.1 mph. The low temperature for this morning was recorded at 44.8°F. The chance of precipitation remained low at 18%, with no precipitation actually occurring. Conditions have been primarily overcast throughout the day with intermittent fog.

Tonight, the forecast maintains an overcast sky with the temperature expected to drop to a low of 54.5°F. Winds will slightly decrease but remain strong at speeds up to 18.4 mph, with a minimal precipitation chance of 2%.

Due to the Severe Red Flag Warning, residents are urged to exercise extreme caution. With winds forecasted to reach as high as 50 mph and relative humidity dropping as low as 15 to 20 percent, conditions are ripe for rapid fire spread. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged to prevent any potential fires from developing. This warning is compounded by additional advisories including a Minor Wind Advisory, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance during this period.