Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 2:54PM CDT until March 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
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.
* 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).
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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender: