Severe Wildfire

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, shifting
to the north-northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph
possible.

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

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 91.

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

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th to 90th 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.