Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 1:00PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for western Oklahoma and adjacent north Texas, which is
in effect from noon to 10 PM CDT Thursday.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 97.
* 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...Critical...3 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward; Roger Mills; Dewey; Beckham; Harmon; Greer; Jackson; Hardeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: