Fire Weather Watch

FROM: NWS Norman OK
AREA: Grant; Garfield; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Tillman; Comanche; Wilbarger; Baylor
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

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

* WINDS…Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES…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…Near Critical…2 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT…6 (out of 10).

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


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