The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning remains in effect for areas of northern Oklahoma until 7 p.m. this evening for low humidity and windy conditions.
The counties included are Kay, Grant, Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Ellis, Major, Woodward, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Beckham and Washita counties. NWS in Tulsa also has Osage, Pawnee, Washington and Nowata counties under a Red Flag Warning until 7 p.m.
Winds up to 30 mph are likely with gusts up to 45 mph. Humidity will be as low as 15 to 20 percent. Temperatures will be in the 60s across the area.
If fires start, they will spread rapidly. AVOID BURNING TODAY.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Listed are some of the phone numbers for local fire departments in and around Kay County if you have a fire to report:
KAY COUNTY
Blackwell Fire Department – (580) 363-5490
Braman Volunteer Fire Department: (580) 385-2424
Kaw City Volunteer Fire Department: (580) 269-2525
Kildare Fire Department: (580) 362-4111
Newkirk Fire Department – (580) 362-3606
Peckham Volunteer Fire Department:” (580) 362-
Ponca City Fire Department – (580) 767-0368
Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department: (580) 762-7785
Tonkawa Fire Department – (580) 628-3251
GRANT COUNTY
Deer Creek Volunteer Fire Department – (580) 267-3518
Lamont Fire Department – (580) 388-4360
Medford Fire Department – (781) 396-9400
Pond Creek Fire Department – (580) 532-4911
NOBLE COUNTY
Billings Fire Department – (580) 725-3333
Marland Fire Department – (580) 268-3271
OSAGE COUNTY
Grainola Fire Department – (918) 433-2391
McCord Community Volunteer Fire Department: (580) 765-4700
Shilder Volunteer Fire Department – (918) 793-7171
