Closely Watching the Tropics; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the West

An increasing threats of heavy rain, strong winds, rip currents and storm surge are developing from tropical system in the western Gulf of Mexico. Residents along and near the western and northern Gulf are urged to follow the latest forecast developments. Meanwhile, dangerous heat and elevated to critical fire weather conditions continue for portions of the West and Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 2:35:04 pm CDT

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National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas, TX

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Fire Danger Tuesday

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Gusty south winds combined with very low afternoon relative humidities under very dry vegetation resulting in drought conditions will increase the risk for wildfires across northern and western Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon.

Hotter temperatures and dry, southerly winds will increase fire weather conditions across the drier areas of western and northern Oklahoma on Tuesday and and northwest Oklahoma on Wednesday

Current drought is most widespead and intense across much of western Oklahoma and western north Texas from severe to extreme intensity. Drough conditions also across northern Oklahoma with some areas ranging from Moderate to Severe intensity.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Oklahoma City, OK	13:52	Mostly Clear	10	82	50	32	VRB 7	-	30.13
Norman, OK	13:45	Clear	10	82	48	30	CALM	-	30.12
Stillwater, OK	13:53	Clear	10	86	47	25	VRB 5	-	30.12
Lawton, OK	13:53	Clear	10	85	45	24	SSE 8	-	30.12
Wichita Falls, TX	13:52	Clear	10	84	44	24	VRB 6	-	30.11
Ponca City, OK	13:53	Clear	10	85	50	29	SSE 13G16	-	30.11
Enid, OK	13:55	Clear	10	87	49	26	SSE 12	-	30.07
Alva, OK	13:55	Clear	10	91	50	24	S 17G24	-	30.07
Woodward, OK	13:55	Clear	10	87	46	23	S 15G22	-	30.13
Gage, OK	13:53	Clear	10	91	50	24	S 20G29	-	30.10
Watonga, OK	13:55	Clear	10	87	49	27	S 8	-	30.14
Clinton, OK	13:53	Clear	10	85	47	26	S 8G20	-	30.13
Weatherford, OK	13:55	Clear	10	86	47	25	S 6	-	30.12
Altus, OK	13:55	Clear	10	86	46	25	E 7G15	-	30.11
Frederick, OK	13:53	Clear	10	86	46	25	CALM	-	30.09
Ardmore, OK	13:50	Clear	10	82	42	24	CALM	-	30.12
Ada, OK	13:55	Clear	10	82	46	28	VRB 5	-	30.15

Local Weather History For September 9th...

Late in the evening on this date in 1934, a tornado struck the town
of Frederick, in Tillman County. The storm produced F2 damage in a
1/4-mile wide path, while moving from northwest to southeast through
the industrial district of Frederick.

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