Red Flag Warning for Foard County, Western North Texas

Source: NOAA · Western North Texas

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on May 22, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday for hot, dry and windy conditions in Foard County that could cause rapid fire spread.

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Record type
Red Flag Warning
Affected area
Western North Texas
Issued
May 22, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Norman OK

Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.

Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western North Texas.

Alert Details

Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Norman OK. The alert is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.

Affected Areas

Foard County in Western North Texas.

What You Should Do

Outdoor burning is not recommended. Prepare for critical fire weather conditions that could lead to extreme fire behavior.

Expected Conditions

Winds southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Relative humidity as low as 13 percent. Temperatures up to 101 degrees.

Timeline

Onset at 12:00 PM CDT on May 15, 2026. Ends at 9:00 PM CDT on May 15, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday for hot, dry and windy conditions in Foard County that could cause rapid fire spread.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Western North Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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