URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1147 PM CST Mon Feb 23 2026
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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY FOR WARM, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for increased fire danger, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 80.
* 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...Near-critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
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 will contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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