Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Oklahoma City, OK ∙ Norman, OK ∙ Lawton, OK ∙ Wichita Falls, TX ∙ Edmond, OK ∙ Moore, OK ∙ Midwest City, OK ∙ Archer City, TX ∙ Broxton, OK ∙ Byers, TX

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 150 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR VERY WINDY CONDITIONS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS AND MUCH OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... * WINDS...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 68. * 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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