Red Flag Warning

- Red Flag Warning Remains In Effect From 9 Am This Morning To 6 Pm Cst This Evening For Extreme Grassland Fire Danger For Fire Weather Zones 032 - 033 - 047 - 048 - 049 - 050 - 051 - 052 - 053 - 067 - 068 - 069 - 082 - 083 - 091 - 092 And 093 -

* Extreme Grassland Fire Danger - Is Forecast.

* Winds - Northwest 30 To 40 Mph With Gusts Up To Around 60 Mph.

* Relative Humidity - As Low As 35 Percent.

* Impacts - Any Fires That Develop Will Likely Spread Rapidly And Become Very Difficult To Control. Outdoor Burning Is Not Recommended.

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 Can Contribute To Extreme Fire Behavior.

Please Advise The Appropriate Officials Or Fire Crews In The Field Of This Fire Weather Product.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

- Western - Central - And Southern Oklahoma - And Western North Texas.

Day One - Today And Tonight -

Wind - Stronger Northwest Winds Are Expected Throughout The Day Today. Sustained Winds Of 25 To 45 Mph Are Expected Across The Area With Wind Gusts Over 50 Mph Possible, Especially In Northwest Oklahoma Where Wind Gusts Over 55 Mph Are Possible Which Could Cause Damage To Trees And Power Lines. The Strong Winds Across The Area Could Also Make Travel Difficult, Especially In High Profile Vehicles. Wind Speeds Are Expected To Diminish Early This Evening.

Fire Weather - The Strong Winds Combined With Low Humidity Will Increase The Wildfire Potential Today, Especially In Parts Of Southwest Oklahoma And Western North Texas.

Days Two Through Seven - Saturday Through Thursday -

No Hazardous Weather Is Expected At This Time.

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High Wind Warning

- High Wind Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 Pm Cst /5 Pm Mst/ This Evening -

* What - Northwest Winds 30 To 40 Mph With Gusts Up To 60 Mph.

* Where - Portions Of Central, South Central, Southwest And West Central Kansas.

* When - Until 6 Pm Cst /5 Pm Mst/ This Evening.

* Impacts - Damaging Winds Will Blow Down Trees And Power Lines. Widespread Power Outages Are Expected. Travel Will Be Difficult, Especially For High Profile Vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness Actions -

People Should Avoid Being Outside In Forested Areas And Around Trees And Branches. If Possible, Remain In The Lower Levels Of Your Home During The Windstorm, And Avoid Windows. Use Caution If You Must Drive.

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Wind Advisory

- Wind Advisory Remains In Effect Until 6 Pm Cst This Evening -

* What - Northwest Winds 25 To 35 Mph With Gusts Up To 50 Mph Expected.

* Where - Portions Of Central, East Central, Northern, Northwest, Southeast, Southern And Southwest Oklahoma And Northern Texas.

* When - Until 6 Pm Cst This Evening.

* Impacts - Gusty Winds Could Blow Around Unsecured Objects. Tree Limbs Could Be Blown Down And A Few Power Outages May Result.

Precautionary/preparedness Actions -

Use Extra Caution When Driving, Especially If Operating A High Profile Vehicle. Secure Outdoor Objects.

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