...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CST THURSDAY FOR VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA AND FAR NORTHWEST ARKANSAS... The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND...West to west-northwest at 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURE...Upper 60s to Lower 70s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BENTON ... CARROLL ... WASHINGTON ... MADISON ... OSAGE ... WASHINGTON ... NOWATA ... CRAIG ... OTTAWA ... PAWNEE ... TULSA ... ROGERS ... MAYES ... DELAWARE ... CREEK ... OKFUSKEE ... OKMULGEE ... WAGONER ... CHEROKEE ... ADAIR ... MUSKOGEE ... MCINTOSH
Instructions:
A red flag warning means that a dangerous combination of weather conditions and dry vegetation is expected within 24 hours, favoring rapid growth and spread of any wildfires. The primary weather factors include stronger winds, lower humidities, and warmer temperatures.
