NWS Forecast Office Tulsa, OK

Persistent drought across eastern Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas means that days with low relative humidities and gusty winds will lead to an increased threat for wildfire development. Most wildfires are caused by humans, and there are things YOU can do NOW and also on higher threat days to prevent starting one.

Continued dry conditions have led to worsening drought across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. With the exception of portions of east-central Oklahoma, severe drought has expanded across much of the area. Additionally, 38% of the NWS Tulsa forecast area is currently experiencing extreme drought (shaded in red).