RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE COMBINED OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES
* WINDS...Today. Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Thursday. West southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Today. As low as 7 percent. Thursday. As low as 5 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today. In the upper 80s. Thursday in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to 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 create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
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