Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 2:54PM CDT until March 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Elevated fire weather conditions continue today and will escalate
to critical Sunday, with a significant wind shift expected to
move through the forecast area Sunday.
* WINDS...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs near 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100
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...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 16:00 - ma klo 4:00
