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Last Map Update: Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 11:06:24 am CST

Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will develop today (Tuesday), as warm, dry, and windy conditions return to the region. The worst fire weather conditions will occur along the I-44 corridor into far northwest Arkansas by late morning. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 am to 8 pm today.
Fire weather concerns increase today 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.
Warm temperatures are forecast through much of the next week. Rain is unlikely, with fire weather concerns most days, especially Tuesday.
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