Quanah, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
CDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF
WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT
this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 100.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).

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

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (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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