Weather Alerts-

High Wind Warning

Until Sun 7:00 pm CDT

1 of 4

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Oklahoma City - OK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas

Description

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near one-quarter mile. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Red Flag Warning

From Sun 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm CDT

2 of 4

Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Oklahoma City - OK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Custer County

Description

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR VERY WINDY CONDITIONS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... WINDS...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. TEMPERATURES...Up to 68. 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). 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.

Fire Warning

Until Sun 1:45 pm CDT

3 of 4

Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Oklahoma City - OK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Custer County

Description

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Warning at the request of Oklahoma Forestry Services for southern Custer County until at least 145 PM CDT. AT 1138 AM CDT, a dangerous wildfire was located 3 miles east of Arapaho, moving rapidly south at 3 to 5 mph. Areas impacted...Areas east of Arapaho and Clinton. Additional Information...Smoke and fire will present a threat to life and property east of Arapaho and Clinton. Smoke will also affect Interstate 40 east of Clinton. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared to evacuate quickly if requested and follow all safety instructions from local emergency management officials. Do not drive into smoke. Firefighters and incident responders should anticipate extreme fire behavior including wind-driven runs, torching, and spot fires. Dangerous fire behavior may exceed traditional offensive suppression tactics and require immediate actions to protect life and property.

Wind and Dust Advisory

From Sun 10:38 am until 8:00 pm CDT

4 of 4

Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Oklahoma City - OK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas

Description

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near one-quarter mile. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

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