Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 12:56PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
HOT... DRY... AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND
ADJACENT NORTH TEXAS...
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 9 PM CDT Friday.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 102.
* 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:
Ellis; Woodward; Roger Mills; Beckham; Harmon; Greer; Jackson; Hardeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: