Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 12:36AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Dewey; Custer; Washita; Kiowa Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this
evening.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 105.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...25th-50th percentile...2 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

Recommendations

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.