May, OK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
HOT... DRY... AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND
ADJACENT NORTH TEXAS...

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning for western Oklahoma and adjacent north Texas, which is
in effect from noon to 10 PM CDT Thursday.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 97.

* 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...Critical...3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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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