…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF
NORTHERN, CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS…

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 7 PM CST this evening. This replaces
the Fire Weather Watch which is no longer in effect.

* TIMING…Thursday afternoon into early evening.

* WINDS…South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 12 to 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…Highs in the mid to upper 60s.

* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.