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Home Fire Weather Warning 0029 Issued by the Norman Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-16 12:44:24 299 WWUS84 KOUN 161743 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 1243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 OKZ004-009-010-014-170300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0028.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ Harper-Ellis-Woodward-Roger Mills- 1243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 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). 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. && $$ OKZ005-170300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ Woods- 1243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 96. * IMPACTS... * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ OKZ021-022-033>036-TXZ083-170300- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0028.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman- 1243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 101. * 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. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-16 12:44:24 299 WWUS84 KOUN 161743 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 1243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 OKZ004-009-010-014-170300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0028.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ Harper-Ellis-Woodward-Roger Mills- 1243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 99. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ OKZ005-170300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ Woods- 1243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 96. * IMPACTS... * 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. && $$ OKZ021-022-033>036-TXZ083-170300- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0028.260516T1800Z-260517T0300Z/ Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman- 1243 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 101. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-16 21:18:09 088 WWUS84 KOUN 170217 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 917 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 OKZ004-009-010-014-171030- /O.CAN.KOUN.FW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260517T0300Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ Harper-Ellis-Woodward-Roger Mills- 917 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY FOR PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. * WINDS...South 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 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. && $$ OKZ021-022-033>036-TXZ083-170330- /O.CAN.KOUN.FW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260517T0300Z/ Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman- 917 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Norman has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Conditions are expected to continue to improve this evening although winds will remain breezy overnight. $$ OKZ005-171030- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ Woods- 917 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...South 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 96. * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-16 21:18:09 088 WWUS84 KOUN 170217 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 917 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 OKZ004-009-010-014-171030- /O.CAN.KOUN.FW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260517T0300Z/ /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ Harper-Ellis-Woodward-Roger Mills- 917 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY FOR PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 98. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ OKZ021-022-033>036-TXZ083-170330- /O.CAN.KOUN.FW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260517T0300Z/ Beckham-Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman- 917 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Norman has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Conditions are expected to continue to improve this evening although winds will remain breezy overnight. $$ OKZ005-171030- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ Woods- 917 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...South 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 96. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-16 21:58:41 120 WWUS84 KOUN 170258 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 958 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 OKZ004-005-009-010-014-171100- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0029.260517T1600Z-260518T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Ellis-Woodward-Roger Mills- 958 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...South 25 to 35 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 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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