Red Flag Warning

FROM: NWS Norman OK
AREA: Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson
SENT: 2026-02-16T11:55:00-06:00

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 11:55AM CST until February 17 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK

* WINDS…Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…Up to 85.

* 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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T18:00:00-06:00