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Last Map Update: Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 12:04:41 am CST

Elevated fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday afternoon across much of the area. Do your part to prevent fires from starting!
Fire weather concerns will continue through the end of the week for most locations. Dry vegetation, dry air, and gusty winds will all be expected each day in the highlighted areas.
What causes wildfires? A spark, in the presence of fuel and oxygen, can cause a fire, which can further spread depending on various weather conditions. Fires can be sparked by natural causes, but most wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human activity. Natural causes include lightning strikes and heat from the sun. Human activity comes from cigarette butts, fireworks, campfires, burning brush, vehicles and machinery. Fuel is usually dry vegetation, such as grass brush, and trees. Oxygen is almost everywhere. Certain weather conditions can make fires bigger, faster, and more dangerous: strong wind, drought, high temperatures and low humidity.
Warmer temperatures and fire weather concerns return by Tuesday.
Upcoming spotter training will be at: Madill, OK on Feb 23 (Monday) at 6:30pm Online Webinar on Feb 24 (Tuesday) at 6:30pm Hollis, OK on Feb 26 (Thursday) at 6:30pm

Local Weather History For February 23rd...
Severe weather struck much of southern and eastern Oklahoma on
February 23, 1985. During the early morning hours, a significant
tornado raced through the small communities of Bentley and Harmony.
Four homes were destroyed, injuring three people. Damaging
thunderstorm winds also hit portions of Pushmataha and Choctaw
counties. Along with the severe thunderstorms, came heavy rain to
much of the area. Over the three day period from February 22nd
through the 24th, storm total amounts of 5 to 7 inches were reported,
quickly sending creeks and streams over their banks. Many roads and
bridges were washed out, while others were submerged under flood
waters for several days.

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