Rangeland Fire Danger Forecast
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK
296 FNUS64 KOUN 211813 RFDOUN Fire Danger Statement National Weather Service Norman OK 113 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026 OKZ009-010-014>016-021-022-033>038-044-TXZ083>088-220615- Ellis-Woodward-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Beckham-Washita-Harmon- Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard- Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor- 113 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of western Oklahoma and western-north Texas. * WINDS...Southeast to south winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. Some variability in wind direction. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs between 105 to 110 degrees. * TIMING....Through 7 PM. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (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. $$