Red Flag Warning Issued for Hughes County, Oklahoma Through Tuesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for increased fire danger. The alert was issued at 9:55 AM CST on February 24, 2026, and remains in effect until 8:00 PM CST this evening.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Hughes County in east-central Oklahoma.

What You Should Do

Outdoor burning is not recommended. Residents should be aware that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are urged to prepare accordingly.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions in the affected area are near critical, with the following specifics provided by the NWS:

• Winds: South-southwest at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
• Relative Humidity: As low as 17 percent.
• Temperatures: Highs reaching up to 71 degrees.
• Fire Environment: Fuels (ERC) are in the 70th-89th percentile (4 out of 5), with a fire environment rating of 6 out of 10.

Timeline

The Red Flag Warning is effective immediately as of 9:55 AM CST and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CST on February 24, 2026.