Red Flag Warning Issued for Western Oklahoma Due to Critical Fire Conditions

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for western Oklahoma. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either currently occurring or will develop shortly, driven by a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following counties in Oklahoma:

• Ellis
• Woodward
• Major
• Roger Mills
• Dewey
• Custer
• Blaine
• Beckham
• Washita
• Harmon
• Greer
• Kiowa

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Residents should prepare for extreme fire behavior and exercise caution with any equipment that could cause a spark.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: Southwest to west winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
• Relative Humidity: Levels dropping as low as 8 percent.
• Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 92 degrees.
• Fire Environment: The fire environment is rated at a 7 out of 10, with fuels (ERC) in the 70th-90th percentile.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately as of 3:18 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CDT this evening, March 9, 2026.