Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1054 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS
WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTH TEXAS...

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1054 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND
SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA, AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 85.

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

* SEVERITY...

  FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5).

  WEATHER...Critical...3 (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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