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Home Fire Weather Watch 0005 Issued by the Norman Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-17 13:08:19 160 WWUS84 KOUN 171907 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-180500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0004.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260218T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph this afternoon. On Wednesday, south to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph. South winds shifting to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent today through Thursday. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 this afternoon. 72 to 77 on Wednesday and upper 50s to low 70s on Thursday. * 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 to Extreme...2 to 4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 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. && $$ OKZ007-012-017>019-023>025-027>029-037-038-TXZ085-088-180500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0004.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Grant-Garfield-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma- Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Tillman-Comanche-Wilbarger-Baylor- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR DRY, WARM, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Thursday, winds shifting from southwest to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 76 Wednesday. Highs in the 60s on Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ008-013-180500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Kay-Noble- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR DRY, BREEZY, AND WARM CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Wednesday. Shifting from southwest to northwest on Thursday at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 74 Wednesday. Low 60s on Thursday. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ020-026-030>032-039>042-044>046-050-TXZ086-089-090-180500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Payne-Lincoln-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin-Murray- Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wichita-Archer-Clay- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest to West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 73. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-17 13:08:19 160 WWUS84 KOUN 171907 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-180500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0004.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260218T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph this afternoon. On Wednesday, south to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph. South winds shifting to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent today through Thursday. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 this afternoon. 72 to 77 on Wednesday and upper 50s to low 70s on Thursday. * 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 to Extreme...2 to 4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 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. && $$ OKZ007-012-017>019-023>025-027>029-037-038-TXZ085-088-180500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0004.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Grant-Garfield-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma- Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Tillman-Comanche-Wilbarger-Baylor- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR DRY, WARM, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Thursday, winds shifting from southwest to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 76 Wednesday. Highs in the 60s on Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ008-013-180500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Kay-Noble- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR DRY, BREEZY, AND WARM CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Wednesday. Shifting from southwest to northwest on Thursday at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 74 Wednesday. Low 60s on Thursday. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ020-026-030>032-039>042-044>046-050-TXZ086-089-090-180500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Payne-Lincoln-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin-Murray- Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wichita-Archer-Clay- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest to West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 73. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-17 13:08:19 160 WWUS84 KOUN 171907 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-180500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0004.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260218T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph this afternoon. On Wednesday, south to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph. South winds shifting to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent today through Thursday. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 this afternoon. 72 to 77 on Wednesday and upper 50s to low 70s on Thursday. * 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 to Extreme...2 to 4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 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. && $$ OKZ007-012-017>019-023>025-027>029-037-038-TXZ085-088-180500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0004.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Grant-Garfield-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma- Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Tillman-Comanche-Wilbarger-Baylor- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR DRY, WARM, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Thursday, winds shifting from southwest to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 76 Wednesday. Highs in the 60s on Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ008-013-180500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Kay-Noble- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR DRY, BREEZY, AND WARM CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Wednesday. Shifting from southwest to northwest on Thursday at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 74 Wednesday. Low 60s on Thursday. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ020-026-030>032-039>042-044>046-050-TXZ086-089-090-180500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Payne-Lincoln-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin-Murray- Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wichita-Archer-Clay- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest to West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 73. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-17 13:08:19 160 WWUS84 KOUN 171907 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 OKZ004>006-009>011-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-180500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0004.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260218T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey- Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard- Knox- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph this afternoon. On Wednesday, south to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to around 40 mph. South winds shifting to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent today through Thursday. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 this afternoon. 72 to 77 on Wednesday and upper 50s to low 70s on Thursday. * 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 to Extreme...2 to 4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 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. && $$ OKZ007-012-017>019-023>025-027>029-037-038-TXZ085-088-180500- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0004.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Grant-Garfield-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma- Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Tillman-Comanche-Wilbarger-Baylor- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR DRY, WARM, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. On Thursday, winds shifting from southwest to northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 76 Wednesday. Highs in the 60s on Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ008-013-180500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0005.260218T1600Z-260219T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Kay-Noble- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR DRY, BREEZY, AND WARM CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Wednesday. Shifting from southwest to northwest on Thursday at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 74 Wednesday. Low 60s on Thursday. * 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ OKZ020-026-030>032-039>042-044>046-050-TXZ086-089-090-180500- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0005.260219T1600Z-260220T0100Z/ Payne-Lincoln-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin-Murray- Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wichita-Archer-Clay- 107 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND PARTS OF WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest to West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 73. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ |
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