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RFDOUN

Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
227 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

OKZ006-011-015>017-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-170200-
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Jackson-Hardeman-Foard-
227 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...ELEVATED TO NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS
AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of western Oklahoma and western north
  Texas.

* WINDS...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...90 to 93 degrees.

* TIMING...Noon to 9 PM.

* SEVERITY...

 FUELS (ERC)...50th to 69th percentile...3 (out of 5).

 WEATHER...Near-critical...2 (out of 5).

 FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).


Outdoor burning and activities that cause open sparks or flames
are discouraged. Fire and emergency officials should be aware that
weather conditions will be favorable for the development of grass fires.

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