National Weather ServiceOklahomaFire Weather WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Fire Weather Watches in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 21 fire weather watches for Oklahoma in 2025 and 38 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 46, 40% above the average of 33 for those months in 2008-2025. Cimarron was covered most often (317 times since 2008).
How many fire weather watches does Oklahoma get?
Every fire weather watch that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 46 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2011 | 105 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2008 | 51 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Oklahoma get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron | 317 | 71 | May 18, 2026 |
| Texas | 268 | 62 | May 18, 2026 |
| Roger Mills | 256 | 43 | August 13, 2026 |
| Beckham | 253 | 40 | August 13, 2026 |
| Harmon | 250 | 37 | August 13, 2026 |
| Ellis | 249 | 45 | August 13, 2026 |
| Greer | 244 | 36 | August 13, 2026 |
| Harper | 237 | 45 | August 13, 2026 |
| Woodward | 236 | 42 | August 13, 2026 |
| Jackson | 233 | 30 | August 13, 2026 |
| Washita | 215 | 30 | August 13, 2026 |
| Custer | 212 | 32 | August 13, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a fire weather watch?
A fire weather watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible in the coming days; it often comes before a red flag warning. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Oklahoma.