Afton, OK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM CDT MONDAY FOR
VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT Monday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arkansas, Benton and Washington counties. In
Oklahoma, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Tulsa, Rogers,
Mayes, Delaware, Okmulgee, and Wagoner counties.

* WIND...South to southwest at 15 to 25 mph gusting to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURE...Mid 70s to Lower 80s.

* 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.

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