Oklahoma City, OK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southern, and
southwest Oklahoma and northern Texas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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The National Weather Service in Norman has issued an
Airport Weather Warning for Will Rogers International Airport.

A cold front will bring very strong wind gusts today which will
likely impact airport operations. The winds will begin to increase
between 10 and 11 am this morning with gusts of 50-55 mph possible
during the afternoon and early evening. It will remain very windy
into the mid to late evening, but the stronger wind gusts should
subside by 8-9 pm.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING FOR VERY WINDY CONDITIONS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR
WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA...

* WINDS...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 68.

* 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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