Wind brings extreme wildfire threat across Oklahoma

What is a 'high wind' warning? What to know about fire weather alerts, Oklahoma wildfires
Heavy wind can impact travel safety, reduce air quality, cause property damage and exacerbate the risk of wildfire.
Weather Alert: 'Extremely' High Risk Of Wildfires Through Weekend; 6 States Under Red Flag Warnings
Six states have been placed under expanded red flag warnings amid a severe weather outbreak in the U.S. this weekend that could trigger "catastrophic grassland fire danger" for affected areas.
Fire danger Friday: wind brings extreme wildfire threat across Oklahoma
Winds are expected to gust up to 60 mph for parts of eastern Oklahoma on Friday. Along with strong winds, dry vegetation, low humidity and warm temperatures, the wildfire threat will be extreme.
What is a red flag warning? What to know about fire weather alerts, Oklahoma wildfires
Many wildfires in eastern Oklahoma have already sparked this March, and this week, the state will begin moving toward ‘extreme’ wildfire level risk.
Oklahoma fire agencies gear up for high winds and possible fires
None
Oklahoma Forestry Service prepares firefighters for potential wildfire threats
The Oklahoma Forestry Service says its roughly 100 firefighters will be prepared to work with local departments, likely in parts of central and western Oklahoma, ahead of forecasted fire threats.
Wildfire danger looms as strong winds expected Friday in Oklahoma
After a beautiful day on Thursday, Oklahomans will need to prepare for a high fire danger risk on Friday as strong wind gusts will blow through the state.
'Extreme' fire danger this weekend as even more wind reaches Oklahoma: See forecast
Dry conditions and high wind could fuel wildfires starting Friday. Here's what Oklahomans should expect this week.
2 NWS offices suspend some balloon launches; Oklahoma could see impacts to forecasts
Two U.S. offices within the National Weather Service are suspending some of their weather balloon launches in the first changes to forecasting since reported layoffs within the agency.
News On 69h
Experts predict rapid fire spread in Oklahoma due to wind and dry grass
The National Weather Service says it has been 20 years since the forecast has been so favorable for fast-spreading fires. While it has been this dry before, and as windy as it will be on Friday, such ...
Were there tornadoes in Oklahoma last night, this morning? What to know after storms
The national Weather Service issued several tornado warnings as a line of storms moved across Oklahoma in the late Monday and ...
Will there be tornadoes in Oklahoma tonight? See increased potential, storm timing
Less than two weeks after subzero wind chills spread across Oklahoma, thunderstorms and tornadoes are in the forecast.
National Weather Service urges Oklahomans to prepare for overnight severe weather
As we gear up for the severe storms, you'll want to have a plan in place before you go to bed. We've got your back with the ...
What to expect from Oklahoma weather in spring 2025
After Oklahoma's brutal cold snap last month, weather scientists believe temperatures could end up higher than average this ...
Winter Storm To Bring High Winds To West and Plains, Including Possible Blizzard Conditions, Fire Weather Outbreak
Widespread high winds capable of power outages, rapid fire spread and tree damage are expected in the Plains and parts of the ...
Cole: Some Oklahoma facilities including National Weather Center, spared from DOGE closings; others still have concerns
Some Oklahomans are breathing a small sigh of relief after Congressman Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) announced Friday that three ...