Red Flag Warning Issued for Western North Texas and Central Oklahoma

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Red Flag Warning for western North Texas and much of western and central Oklahoma. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad geographic area including:

• Oklahoma Counties: Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan, Beckham, Washita, Caddo, Canadian, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Harmon, Greer, Kiowa, Jackson, Tillman, Comanche, Stephens, Garvin, Murray, Cotton, Jefferson, Carter, and Love.
• Texas Counties: Hardeman, Foard, Wilbarger, Wichita, Knox, Baylor, Archer, and Clay.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to avoid all outdoor burning. Any fires that develop under these conditions will likely spread rapidly and exhibit extreme behavior. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: North winds between 35 to 45 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
• Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 20 percent.
• Temperatures: Highs are forecast to reach up to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Fire Risk: Fuels are currently rated in the 70th-89th percentile for dryness, contributing to a significant fire environment risk.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM CDT today, March 15, until 7:00 PM CDT this evening.