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Location: Helena, OK
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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:08 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND
WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY
FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
this afternoon. On Wednesday, south to southwest 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to around 40 mph. South winds shifting to
northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent today through Thursday.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 this afternoon. 72 to 77 on Wednesday
and upper 50s to low 70s on Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Near Critical to Extreme...2 to 4 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 8 (out of 10).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:08 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND
WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY
FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
this afternoon. On Wednesday, south to southwest 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to around 40 mph. South winds shifting to
northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent today through Thursday.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 this afternoon. 72 to 77 on Wednesday
and upper 50s to low 70s on Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Near Critical to Extreme...2 to 4 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 8 (out of 10).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 7:08 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR WARM, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND
WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST WEDNESDAY
FOR WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
this afternoon. On Wednesday, south to southwest 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to around 40 mph. South winds shifting to
northwest at 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts Thursday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent today through Thursday.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 83 this afternoon. 72 to 77 on Wednesday
and upper 50s to low 70s on Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Near Critical to Extreme...2 to 4 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 8 (out of 10).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:58 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and
western Oklahoma and northern Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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