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Home Return to list Fire Weather Warning 0013 Issued by the Norman Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-20 12:16:05 484 WWUS84 KOUN 201715 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 1215 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 OKZ037-TXZ085-211500- /O.CAN.KOUN.FW.A.0010.260321T1800Z-260322T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0011.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Tillman-Wilbarger- 1215 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF FAR SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS. The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch for hot, dry and windy conditions, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Saturday has been cancelled, though occasional elevated fire weather conditions remain possible on Saturday afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the morning, shifting to the north in the afternoon at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 100. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-211500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0010.260321T1800Z-260322T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0013.260321T1800Z-260322T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0011.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 1215 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FOR THE RED FLAG WARNING ON SATURDAY... * WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 99. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). ...FOR THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH ON SUNDAY... * WINDS...West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the morning, shifting to the north in the late morning to afternoon at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 101. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ007-008-012-013-017>020-023>032-038>042-044>046-050-TXZ086- 088>090-211500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0011.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Caddo- Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie- Seminole-Hughes-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Cotton- Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wichita-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 1215 PM CDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather Watch for hot, dry and windy conditions, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * WINDS...West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the morning, shifting to the north in the late morning to afternoon at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 98. * 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ MDU Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 02:37:17 520 WWUS84 KOUN 210736 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 236 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-212015- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0013.260321T1800Z-260322T0200Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.A.0011.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 236 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND FAR WESTERN SECTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR MUCH OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS SATURDAY...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY SATURDAY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES SATURDAY...Highs 95 to 100. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY SATURDAY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). * WINDS SUNDAY...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY SUNDAY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES SUNDAY...Highs 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100 north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY SUNDAY... 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ007-008-012-013-017>020-023>032-037>042-044>046-050-TXZ085-086- 088>090-212015- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.A.0011.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Caddo- Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie- Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc- Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wilbarger-Wichita-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 236 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND WINDY WEATHER FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest winds becoming north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 70s in northern Oklahoma to near 100 in north Texas. * 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 12:10:21 008 WWUS84 KOUN 211709 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK Issued by National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1209 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-221715- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0011.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0013.260321T1800Z-260322T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 1209 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT,DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND FAR WESTERN SECTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORMAN HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY. THE FIRE WEATHER WEATHER IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 98. * WINDS SATURDAY...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY SATURDAY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES SATURDAY...Highs 95 to 100. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...0-24th percentile...1 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...3 (out of 10). * SEVERITY SATURDAY... * WINDS SUNDAY...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY SUNDAY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES SUNDAY...Highs 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100 north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY SUNDAY... 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. && $$ OKZ007-008-012-013-017>020-023>032-037>042-044>046-050-TXZ085-086- 088>090-221715- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0011.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Caddo- Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie- Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc- Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wilbarger-Wichita-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 1209 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY WEATHER FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, AND SOUTH-CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORMAN HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY. THE FIRE WEATHER WEATHER IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 97. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...0-24th percentile...1 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...3 (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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 14:55:26 337 WWUS84 KOUN 211954 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 254 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 Elevated fire weather conditions continue today and will escalate to critical Sunday, with a significant wind shift expected to move through the forecast area Sunday. OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-221200- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260322T0200Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 254 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND FAR WESTERN SECTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... For Saturday: * WINDS SATURDAY...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY SATURDAY...As low as 5 to 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES SATURDAY...Highs 95 to 100. * SEVERITY SATURDAY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). For Sunday: * WINDS SUNDAY...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY SUNDAY...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES SUNDAY...Highs near 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100 north Texas. * SEVERITY SUNDAY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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. && $$ OKZ007-008-012-013-017>020-023>032-037>042-044>046-050-TXZ085-086- 088>090-221200- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Caddo- Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie- Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc- Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wilbarger-Wichita-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 254 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs near 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100 north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (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. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-21 21:08:38 842 WWUS84 KOUN 220208 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 908 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 Elevated fire weather conditions will escalate to critical Sunday, with a significant wind shift expected to move through the forecast area Sunday. OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-221900- /O.EXP.KOUN.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260322T0200Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 908 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR SATURDAY... * WINDS SUNDAY...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs near 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100 north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ OKZ007-008-012-013-017>020-023>032-037>042-044>046-050-TXZ085-086- 088>090-221900- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Caddo- Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie- Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc- Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wilbarger-Wichita-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 908 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs near 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100 north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (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. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||