Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 11:12PM CDT until March 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
* 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, and
Pittsburg 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.
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.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 18:00 - ma klo 3:00
