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.

RED FLAG WARNING FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 81. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...25th-49th percentile...2 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).