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Oklahoma City - OK, US, National Weather Service

Oklahoma County

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy weather and an extremely favorable fuel environment, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. TEMPERATURES...Up to 67. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread. 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.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA...