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Home Fire Weather Warning 0012 Issued by the Norman Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-17 00:57:06 934 WWUS84 KOUN 170556 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 1256 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA... OKZ004>006-009-010-170700- /O.CAN.KOUN.FW.A.0009.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward- 1256 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 The National Weather Service in Norman has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning. $$ OKZ011-012-014>018-021>024-027-033>038-044-TXZ083>090-172000- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0009.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0012.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Major-Garfield-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Beckham- Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Grady-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman- Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor- Archer-Clay- 1256 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy weather and an extremely favorable fuel environment, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 72. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ OKZ008-013-019-020-025-026-028>031-172000- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0012.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Kay-Noble-Logan-Payne-Oklahoma-Lincoln-McClain-Cleveland- Pottawatomie-Seminole- 1256 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 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. && $$ Meister Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-17 00:57:06 934 WWUS84 KOUN 170556 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 1256 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA... OKZ004>006-009-010-170700- /O.CAN.KOUN.FW.A.0009.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward- 1256 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 The National Weather Service in Norman has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning. $$ OKZ011-012-014>018-021>024-027-033>038-044-TXZ083>090-172000- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0009.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0012.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Major-Garfield-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Beckham- Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Grady-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman- Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor- Archer-Clay- 1256 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 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 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 72. * 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. && $$ OKZ008-013-019-020-025-026-028>031-172000- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0012.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Kay-Noble-Logan-Payne-Oklahoma-Lincoln-McClain-Cleveland- Pottawatomie-Seminole- 1256 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breezy weather and an extremely favorable fuel environment, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 67. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Meister Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-17 09:11:14 165 WWUS84 KOUN 171410 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 910 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA... OKZ004>007-009-010-032-039>042-045-046-050-172215- /O.EXA.KOUN.FW.W.0012.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Ellis-Woodward-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin- Murray-Pontotoc-Jefferson-Carter-Love- 910 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breeze weather and an extremely favorable fuel environment, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 to 18 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...Elevated...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. && $$ OKZ008-011>031-033>038-044-TXZ083>090-172215- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0012.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Kay-Major-Garfield-Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine- Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma- Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Harmon- Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard- Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 910 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 16 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 72. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-03-17 09:11:14 165 WWUS84 KOUN 171410 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 910 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA... OKZ004>007-009-010-032-039>042-045-046-050-172215- /O.EXA.KOUN.FW.W.0012.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Ellis-Woodward-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin- Murray-Pontotoc-Jefferson-Carter-Love- 910 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and breeze weather and an extremely favorable fuel environment, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 to 18 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...Elevated...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. && $$ OKZ008-011>031-033>038-044-TXZ083>090-172215- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0012.260317T1600Z-260318T0000Z/ Kay-Major-Garfield-Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine- Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma- Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Harmon- Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard- Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 910 AM CDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 16 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 72. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ |
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