Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK
Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK
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354 WWUS84 KTSA 151615 RFWTSA URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1115 AM CDT Tue Oct 15 2024 OKZ054>056-059-160000- /O.NEW.KTSA.FW.W.0003.241015T1615Z-241016T0000Z/ Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Pawnee- 1115 AM CDT Tue Oct 15 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA... The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...IN Oklahoma, Osage, Washington, Nowata, and Pawnee counties. * WIND...Northerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Falling into the mid 20 percent range. * TEMPERATURE...Highs in the mid 60s. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$