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Oklahoma – Dry air stings the face as gusty winds whip across open fields and neighborhoods. Grass crackles underfoot, and smoke would travel fast if flames sparked. Conditions are evolving quickly, and impacts stretch from fire danger today to a sharp winter freeze by the weekend.
Meteorologists are tracking elevated fire weather conditions across northeast Oklahoma today. Humidity drops into the 25 to 30 percent range, while south to southwest winds strengthen through the afternoon. Gusts reach 25 to 30 mph at times, especially west of Highway 75. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged…