Clear skies and a mild 63°F greeting at Will Rogers World Airport on Thursday morning may feel calm enough, but Oklahoma City is in for a very different kind of day. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 26, with very dry air and gusty south winds creating extreme fire spread potential across parts of the region. Forecasters expect highs near 93°F this afternoon and sustained southerly winds gusting into the 30–40 mph range. Residents are being urged to treat outdoor fires and unsecured yard items as immediate hazards.
Afternoon Heat And Fire Risk
Low humidity combined with strong south winds will push fire danger to critical levels across western and northern parts of the forecast area. Relative humidity could fall…..