Red Flag Warning Oklahoma, Texas | Effective 03/21/2026 19:08

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 9:08PM CDT until March 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 21, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires: 
March 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
Elevated fire weather conditions 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 7 to 15 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