Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
851 FNUS64 KOUN 190618 RFDOUN Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Norman OK 118 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026 OKZ009-014>018-021>024-027-033>038-044-TXZ083>090-191830- Ellis-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Beckham-Washita- Caddo-Canadian-Grady-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche- Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 118 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of western and central Oklahoma and western north Texas. * WINDS...Southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Northeast wind shift across all of northern OK. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum between 15-20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs between 105 to 110 degrees. * TIMING.... 1 PM to 8 PM. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that weather conditions will be favorable for the development of grass fires. $$