Edmond, OK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH
TEXAS...

The Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 8 PM, despite winds
beginning to slowly diminish between now and 8 PM.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 degrees.

* 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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