Red Flag Warning Issued for Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma Through Tuesday 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 parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma as high winds and low humidity create dangerous conditions for rapid wildfire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas
- 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 and Northwest Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. This alert signifies that a dangerous combination of weather conditions and dry vegetation is expected, which favors the rapid growth and spread of any wildfires.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties:
- Arkansas: Benton, Carroll, Washington, and Madison counties.
- Oklahoma: Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, and McIntosh counties.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to avoid all outdoor burning. Any fires that develop under these conditions will likely spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Local officials recommend preparing for potential fire hazards and monitoring local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: South-southwest winds between 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching 30 to 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels will drop to between 15 and 25 percent.
- Temperature: Highs are forecast in the mid-60s to lower 70s.
- Impacts: The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures will facilitate the rapid spread of any fires that ignite.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is currently in effect and will remain active until 8:00 PM CST this evening, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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