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Oklahoma City - OK, US, National Weather Service

Oklahoma County

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR HOT AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN...NORTHERN...AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot and windy conditions, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. WINDS...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. TEMPERATURES...Up to 95 to 100 degrees. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.