Red Flag Warning Issued for Central Oklahoma Counties Through Sunday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Garfield, Lincoln, and Pottawatomie counties due to high winds and low humidity, creating critical fire conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Central Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Oklahoma. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in Oklahoma:
- Garfield
- Lincoln
- Pottawatomie
The alert also encompasses broader regions of western North Texas and much of western and central Oklahoma.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to avoid all outdoor burning. Any fires that develop under these conditions will likely spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Residents should remain vigilant and prepare for extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds between 30 to 40 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 28 percent.
- Temperatures: Daytime highs are forecast to reach up to 66 degrees.
- Fire Environment: The National Weather Service identifies the fire environment at a 6 out of 10, with fuels in the 70th-89th percentile.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026, until 7:00 PM CDT on Sunday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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