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Last Map Update: Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 5:50:36 pm CST

Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday, as warm, dry and windy conditions return to the region. Very dry and high loading of fuels may lead to worse fire behavior than typically observed with similar weather conditions. A Fire Weather Watch is now in effect for areas along and northwest of I-44 from 10 am to 8 pm Tuesday.
Fire weather concerns increase Tuesday as warm, dry, and windy weather returns. Near critical fire spread rates will develop across parts of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, and with very dry and high loading of fuels, worse fire behavior may occur. Make sure that any planned fires are properly extinguished by Tuesday morning and avoid behaviors that may inadvertently start a fire.
Chilly weather today but then much warmer through the rest of the forecast. Rain is unlikely, with fire weather concerns most days, especially Tuesday.
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