Red Flag Warning Issued for Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Due to Critical Fire Conditions
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Alfalfa County, effective Tuesday, as high winds and low humidity create a risk for rapid fire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of northern Oklahoma. This alert, issued by NWS Norman OK, signifies that critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for Alfalfa County in Oklahoma (OKZ006).
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Residents should prepare for potential fire hazards and exercise extreme caution with any equipment that could cause a spark.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to reach near-critical levels:
- Winds: Southwest winds between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 45 mph.
- Relative Humidity: Levels are forecast to drop as low as 20 percent.
- Temperatures: High temperatures are expected to reach up to 82 degrees.
- Fire Environment: The fire environment is rated at a 5 out of 10, with fuels (ERC) in the 50th-70th percentile.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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