Red Flag Warning Issued for Beaver County, Oklahoma Through Friday Evening
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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 Beaver County, Oklahoma, effective until 8:00 PM CST due to critical fire weather conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Beaver County, Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Amarillo TX
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 Beaver County, Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for Beaver County, Oklahoma. The alert was issued at 12:29 PM CST on March 6 and remains in effect until 8:00 PM CST this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Beaver County (OKZ003) in the Oklahoma Panhandle.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that outdoor burning is not recommended. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Residents should avoid any activities that promote open flames or sparks.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing critical weather conditions conducive to fire spread:
- Winds: Southwest winds between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels as low as 11 percent.
- Temperatures: Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
- Fire Environment: The fire environment is rated at a 6 out of 10, with weather conditions rated at a 3 out of 5 for criticality and fuels in the 50th-69th percentile.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CST on March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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