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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-23 23:48:07 121 WWUS84 KOUN 240547 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 1147 PM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 OKZ004>031-033>042-044>046-TXZ083>090-250200- /O.UPG.KOUN.FW.A.0006.260224T1500Z-260225T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KOUN.FW.W.0007.260224T1500Z-260225T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain- Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson- Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson- Carter-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 1147 PM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY FOR WARM, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for increased fire danger, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 80. * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 09:55:46 162 WWUS84 KOUN 241555 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 955 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 OKZ032-250000- /O.EXA.KOUN.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260225T0200Z/ Hughes- 955 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WARM, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR HUGHES COUNTY IN EAST-CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for increased fire danger, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...South-southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 71 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ OKZ004>031-033>042-044>046-TXZ083>090-250000- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260225T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain- Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson- Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson- Carter-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 955 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 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). 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. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-24 09:55:46 162 WWUS84 KOUN 241555 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 955 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 OKZ032-250000- /O.EXA.KOUN.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260225T0200Z/ Hughes- 955 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WARM, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS FOR HUGHES COUNTY IN EAST-CENTRAL OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for increased fire danger, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. * WINDS...South-southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 71 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ OKZ004>031-033>042-044>046-TXZ083>090-250000- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260225T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain- Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson- Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson- Carter-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 955 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 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). 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 17:58:29 698 WWUS84 KOUN 242357 RFWOUN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 557 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 OKZ004>042-044>046-TXZ083>090-250200- /O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260225T0200Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain- Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson- Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Cotton-Jefferson- Carter-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay- 557 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 8 PM, despite winds beginning to slowly diminish between now and 8 PM. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||