Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Oklahoma Due to High Wildfire Risk
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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 14 Oklahoma counties as high winds and low humidity create conditions for rapid wildfire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Oklahoma
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa 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 Northeast Oklahoma.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag Warning for northeast Oklahoma. This alert, which replaces a previous Fire Weather Watch, signifies that a dangerous combination of weather conditions and dry vegetation is expected to favor the rapid growth and spread of any wildfires.
Affected Areas
The following counties in Oklahoma are included in the warning area:
- Osage
- Washington
- Nowata
- Craig
- Ottawa
- Pawnee
- Tulsa
- Rogers
- Mayes
- Delaware
- Creek
- Okfuskee
- Okmulgee
- Wagoner
What You Should Do
Outdoor burning is not recommended under these conditions. Residents should be aware that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. The National Weather Service advises residents to prepare for these hazardous conditions and avoid activities that could spark a fire.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: South-southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching 35 to 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels between 15 and 25 percent.
- Temperature: Highs ranging from the mid-60s to the lower 70s.
- Impacts: The primary weather factors—stronger winds, lower humidities, and warmer temperatures—will facilitate the rapid spread of fire in dry vegetation.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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