Fire Weather Watch

FROM: NWS Norman OK
AREA: Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Hardeman; Foard; Knox
SENT: 2026-02-16T12:43:00-06:00

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 12:43PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

…FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND PORTIONS OF WESTERN
NORTH TEXAS…

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.

* WINDS…For Tuesday, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
mph. For Wednesday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…For Tuesday, as low as 14 percent. For
Wednesday, as low as 12 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…For Tuesday, up to 85 degrees. For Wednesday, up
to 75 degrees.

* 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…Critical…3 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT…7 (out of 10).

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.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-17T04:00:00-06:00