Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Oklahoma City, OK

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
212 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

OKZ004-005-009-010-170100-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0010.240416T1500Z-240417T0100Z/
Harper-Woods-Ellis-Woodward-
212 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES FOR
NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 83.

* 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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