Wind gusts will increase early in the week, but Tuesday is the main concern when it comes to fire danger. <\/p>\n
Counties under Fire Weather Warning:<\/h3>\n
Alfalfa, Beckham, Cimarron, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Greer, Harmon, Harper, Jackson, Kiowa, Major, Roger Mills, Texas, Washita, Woodward, Woods.<\/p>\n
Counties under Fire Weather Watch:<\/h3>\n
Blaine, Canadian, Caddo, Cleveland, Comanche, Garfield, Grant, Grady, Kingfisher, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, Tillman.\n <\/p><\/div>\n
Beaver County wildfire spreads toward Kansas<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/div>\n Smoke from the Oklahoma Panhandle fire reduced visibility and forced evacuations in Englewood, Kansas.<\/p>\n 1 min read<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n News 9 meteorologists warned humidity could drop below 15% in far western parts of the state, with sustained winds of 30 to 60 mph and gusts exceeding 60 mph in the Panhandle. Warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s \u2014 more typical of May than mid-February \u2014 combined with ongoing drought and dormant vegetation created conditions where even a small spark could quickly ignite a fast-moving grassfire\n <\/div>\n Firefighters respond to Beaver County grass fire<\/p>\n It is unknown if any evacuations in the area have been ordered.<\/p>\n Grass fire reported in Oklahoma City at NW Expressway and I-35<\/p>\n \n Oklahoma State Emergency Operations Center activated; Red Flag Warning in effect<\/p>\n The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management says Oklahoma Forestry Services currently has fire suppression teams staged in Guymon and Woodward, with a third team scheduled to set up in Shawnee today.<\/p>\n ODEM says the Emergency Operations Center is ready to assist cities, counties, and other agencies with resource requests.\n <\/p><\/div>\n Firefighters across Oklahoma prepare for possible wildfires, warning residents of fire threats<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/div>\n Fire officials across Oklahoma have staged crews statewide as drought, wind, and rising temperatures increase the wildfire threat heading into peak fire season. Authorities say rapid response and public vigilance are critical, urging residents to prevent sparks and call 911 immediately if they see smoke or flames.<\/p>\n 2 min read<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Officials say the peak wildfire season runs from February through April, and officials warn that many fires are preventable, often caused by careless human activity. <\/p>\n The public is urged to stay vigilant and call 911 immediately if they see fire or smoke.\n <\/p><\/div>\n Wildfire reported in Logan County<\/p>\n Authorities are monitoring the area to see if any homes are in the path of this fire. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/div>\n A large fire has been reported in southwest Logan County.<\/p>\n 1 min read<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \n Monday afternoon outlook; wildfire risk this week<\/p>\n Although we did get some rain over the weekend, it wasn\u2019t enough to make a big dent in the drought \u2014 especially in northwest Oklahoma and the Panhandle.<\/p>\n Tuesday looks very warm \u2014 near record highs around 80 degrees \u2014 and still windy. 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