Velma, OK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.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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