Oklahoma Severe Fire Weather Watch | Effective 08/12/2026 10:40

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued August 12 at 12:40PM CDT until August 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 12, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires: 
August 12, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 108. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Instruction: 
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description: 
Harper; Woods; Ellis; Woodward; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Beckham; Washita; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov