Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 2:40AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward; Roger Mills; Beckham 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. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 89.

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

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (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.