A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination ofstrong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures willcreate favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoidactivities that promote open flames and sparks.
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron...Texas and Beaver. InTexas...Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Ochiltree...Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...Roberts...Oldham...Potter...Carson...DeafSmith...Randall and Palo Duro Canyon.* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.* Red Flag Threat Index...3 to 7.* Timing...Afternoon and early evening.