Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 2:29PM CDT until August 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Pottawatomie; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Pontotoc; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Johnston; Love; Marshall; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 8/24/2026, 7:29:00 PM

Expires: 8/25/2026, 2:00:00 AM

Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...West-southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 112 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).

What To Do

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 will contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Affected States

Iowa

Other Active Red Flag Warning Alerts

Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 1:46PM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 1:46PM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Santa Susana Mountains; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains

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Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 4:40AM MDT until August 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Owyhee Mountains; Southern Highlands

Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 4:40AM MDT until August 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Burns BLM; Steens Mountain; Southern Grasslands

Source: National Weather Service.