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Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 12:15PM CDT until March 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Description

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arkansas, Benton, and Washington counties.
In Oklahoma, Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee,
Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee,
Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, McIntosh, Sequoyah, and
Pittsburg counties.

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph becoming
north late.

* HUMIDITY...15-25 percent

* TEMPERATURE...Upper 80s to mid 90s.

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

Instructions

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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