Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 5:16PM CDT until March 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Arkansas, Benton, and Washington counties.
In Oklahoma, Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee,
Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee,
Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, McIntosh, Sequoyah,
Pittsburg, Haskell, and Latimer counties.
* WIND...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph
becoming north 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph during
the afternoon and early evening.
* HUMIDITY...15-25 percent
* TEMPERATURE...Upper 80s to mid 90s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended. An abrupt wind shift to
the north with the front will make ongoing fire-fighting
efforts more challenging.
Instruction:
A red flag warning means that a dangerous combination of weather
conditions and dry vegetation is expected within 24 hours,
favoring rapid growth and spread of any wildfires. The primary
weather factors include stronger winds, lower humidities, and
warmer temperatures.
Area Description:
Benton; Washington; Osage; Washington; Nowata; Craig; Ottawa; Pawnee; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Delaware; Creek; Okfuskee; Okmulgee; Wagoner; Cherokee; Adair; Muskogee; McIntosh; Sequoyah; Pittsburg; Haskell; Latimer
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: