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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 1:50:29 am CST

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Red Flag Warning Friday

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A Red Flag Warning will be in effect Friday from 9 AM through 6 PM. Gusty north winds and very dry air behind a strong cold front over dry vegetation will increase the fire danger risk to Critical in the warning area.

A Red Flag Warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions are happening or about to happen. If a fire is present, the very dry and windy conditions could lead to rapid wildfire growth. Avoid activities that could spark a wildfire, like smoking, building a campfire, setting off fireworks or using vehicles that could backfire. Take action! Make your wildfire plan, with at least two evacuation routes. Maintain your go kit. Follow fire prevention tips and regulations. Listen to local officials for updates and evacuation orders.

Strong northerly winds will move across the area this morning behind a cold front. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected, especially across western and central Oklahoma.

A critical fire weather environment is expected to develop on Friday, especially across parts of western Oklahoma. Elevated fire danger is expected over the weekend.

Dry weather with near to above-normal weather continues. Multiple cold fronts are expected with windy conditions and potential for fire danger on Friday and each day through the weekend.

Local Weather History For January 16th...

On this day in 1996, widespread freezing drizzle and freezing rain
occurred over much of southeast Oklahoma. Numerous car accidents,
including one fatality wreck near Fittstown, were reported.

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