Red Flag Warning Issued for Osage and Pawnee Counties in Northeast Oklahoma
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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 Osage and Pawnee counties effective from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT today due to dangerous fire weather conditions.
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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 indicates that a dangerous combination of weather conditions and dry vegetation is expected, which favors the rapid growth and spread of wildfires.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following counties in Oklahoma:
- Osage County
- Pawnee County
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. Preparation is recommended to ensure safety in the event of a fire.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions contributing to this high fire danger include:
- Wind: South to southwest winds sustained between 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph.
- Humidity: Very low relative humidity levels ranging from 10 to 20 percent.
- Temperature: Highs are expected to reach the mid 60s.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1:00 PM CDT this afternoon until 8:00 PM CDT this evening, March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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