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RFWOUN

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1234 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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1234 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF 
WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 98.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

  FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...4 (out of 5).

  WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5).

  FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (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.

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