Red Flag Warning Issued for Parts of Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas Through Thursday Night
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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 five counties in Oklahoma and Arkansas due to high winds and low humidity that create a significant risk for rapid wildfire spread.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern 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 Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tulsa, OK, has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of eastern 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 wildfires.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties:
- Northwest Arkansas: Crawford and Franklin counties.
- Eastern Oklahoma: Sequoyah, Pittsburg, and Haskell 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 authorities recommend preparing for potential fire hazards and monitoring local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
Critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop, including:
- Wind: West to west-northwest winds sustained at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching between 30 and 40 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 10 to 20 percent.
- Temperature: Afternoon highs are expected to reach the mid 70s.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is officially in effect from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST on Thursday, February 19. The alert was originally issued by the NWS at 9:40 PM CST on Wednesday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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