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Home Fire Weather Warning 0014 Issued by the Norman Forecast Office
Action: New 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 THE FIRE WEATHER WEATHER IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.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: New 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: 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: Continued 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. && $$ OKZ007-008-012-013-017>020-023>032-037>042-044>046-050-TXZ085-086- 088>090-221900- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Caddo- Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie- Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc- Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wilbarger-Wichita-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 908 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs near 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100 north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Continued 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. && $$ OKZ007-008-012-013-017>020-023>032-037>042-044>046-050-TXZ085-086- 088>090-221900- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Caddo- Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie- Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc- Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Love-Wilbarger-Wichita-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 908 PM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest winds becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs near 75 northwest Oklahoma to near 100 north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-22 02:40:17 246 WWUS84 KOUN 220739 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 239 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026 Elevated fire weather conditions will escalate to critical Sunday, with a significant wind shift expected to move through the forecast area Sunday with winds increasing and becoming northerly. OKZ004>042-044>046-050-TXZ083>090-221545- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain- Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson- Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson- Carter-Love-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer- Clay- 239 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN SECTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid 70s northwest Oklahoma to near 100 in western north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A wind shift will affect any fires that develop ahead of the cold front. * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-22 07:06:10 619 WWUS84 KOUN 221205 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 705 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026 Elevated fire weather conditions will escalate to critical Sunday, with a significant wind shift expected to move through the forecast area Sunday with winds increasing and becoming northerly. OKZ004>042-044>046-050-TXZ083>090-230200- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0014.260322T1400Z-260323T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain- Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson- Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson- Carter-Love-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer- Clay- 705 AM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN SECTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph gusting to around 30 mph becoming north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid 70s in northwest Oklahoma to near 100 in western north Texas. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ |
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