Red Flag Warning Issued for Western North Texas and Central Oklahoma
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 much of Western and Central Oklahoma and Western North Texas, citing dangerous fire conditions through Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Western North Texas and Central Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 1, 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 Western North Texas and Central Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued a Red Flag Warning for western North Texas and much of western and central Oklahoma. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- Oklahoma Counties: Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan, Beckham, Washita, Caddo, Canadian, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Harmon, Greer, Kiowa, Jackson, Tillman, Comanche, Stephens, Garvin, Murray, Cotton, Jefferson, Carter, and Love.
- Texas Counties: Hardeman, Foard, Wilbarger, Wichita, Knox, Baylor, Archer, and Clay.
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 exhibit extreme behavior. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: North winds between 35 to 45 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are expected to drop as low as 20 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs are forecast to reach up to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fire Risk: Fuels are currently rated in the 70th-89th percentile for dryness, contributing to a significant fire environment risk.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM CDT today, March 15, until 7:00 PM CDT this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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