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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:57 AM Mar. 31, 2023 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR EASTERN OKLAHOMA... * AFFECTED AREA...IN Oklahoma, Pushmataha, Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Cherokee, Muskogee, McIntosh, Pittsburg, Haskell, and Latimer counties. * WIND...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 miles an hour with gusts to 45 miles an hour likely. A few gusts to 55 miles an hour possible in some locations, especially near the Oklahoma, Kansas border. * HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURE...High temperatures upper 70s to near 80 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. The fire weather danger will be the highest north of I-44 and west of Highway 75 where ongoing drought conditions remain extreme to exceptional. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:37 AM Mar. 31, 2023 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph likely. A few gust to 55 mph will be possible in some locations, especially near the Oklahoma, Kansas border. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, these winds will contribute to dangerous fire weather conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on bridges and overpasses. &&
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