The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oklahoma, Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, and Wagoner counties.
* WIND...South-southwest at 15 to 25 miles an hour, gusting 35 to 40 miles an hour.
* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURE...Mid 60s to Lower 70s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: OSAGE ... WASHINGTON ... NOWATA ... CRAIG ... OTTAWA ... PAWNEE ... TULSA ... ROGERS ... MAYES ... DELAWARE ... CREEK ... OKFUSKEE ... OKMULGEE ... WAGONER
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.
