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Home Fire Weather Warning 0017 Issued by the Norman Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-28 08:09:16 226 WWUS84 KOUN 281308 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 808 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026 OKZ004>006-009>011-015-290000- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0017.260328T1600Z-260329T0000Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Dewey- 808 AM CDT Sat Mar 28 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY VEGETATION FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA. The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation, which is in effect from 11 AM CDT this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 68. * 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 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. && $$ MDU |
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