Severe Expected Likely Extreme Heat Warning Extreme Heat Warning issued August 24 at 1:23PM CDT until August 24 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK Aug 24, 1:23 PM → Aug 24, 8:00 PM WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures or heat indexvalues up to 110. WHERE: Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, McClain, Oklahoma, and CaddoCounties. WHEN: Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses. + Read More Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Updated: Aug 24, 5:52 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely Red Flag Warning Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 2:29PM CDT until August 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK Aug 24, 2:29 PM → Aug 24, 9:00 PM The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red FlagWarning, 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). + Read More 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. Updated: Aug 24, 5:52 PM Source: NWS Alert
Air Quality Alert Air Quality Alert issued August 24 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK Aug 24, 3:30 PM → Aug 25, 10:00 PM The following statement was issued by the Oklahoma Department ofEnvironmental Quality from 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Tuesday.An Air Quality Alert for Ozone has been issued for Tuesday, August 25for the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area due to expected highconcentrations of ozone.Public Health Recommendations: Persons with existing heart orrespiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdooractivity.The general public is encouraged to help alleviate the problem byreducing vehicle miles traveled by riding the bus, carpooling, oravoiding unnecessary trips. The public is also asked to avoidrefueling during the morning and early afternoon hours, and to avoidthe use of two cycle engines such as lawn mowers, motorcycles, weedtrimmers, and outboard engines. It is also advised to limit outdoorburning.To view the latest air quality map, visit airnow.gov or the AirNowapp.For hourly updates on concentrations and possible health warnings,telephone the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality at405-702-4100. For more information on health effects, call theAmerican Lung Association of Oklahoma at 405-748-4674 Updated: Aug 24, 5:52 PM Source: NWS Alert