Alert day for fire danger Thu. in Oklahoma
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Oklahoma will continue to experience critical to extreme fire weather conditions through Thursday. Dry fuels, very low humidity, and gusty winds will create an environment where fires can ignite easily and spread rapidly. Under these conditions, even routine outdoor activities can unintentionally spark a wildfire.
Wildfires are burning in multiple states from Colorado to Texas, and Oklahoma. In the Oklahoma panhandle, a massive blaze has grown to 145,000 acres - which is about the same size as the city of
Environmental advocacy groups including Sierra Club Oklahoma have spoken out against the rescission. Director Kara-Joy McKee said the decision will lead to increased emissions, resulting in more extreme weather conditions, including wildfires. But she expects investments in renewable energy will persist.
Low humidity and gusty winds were fueling wildfires in Oklahoma, including the Ranger Road Fire that has spread into Kansas.
Wild weather is a given in Oklahoma, and Valentine's Day has seen a wide range of weather extremes over the years.
Oklahoma fire crews are currently battling several wildfires that have consumed more than 150,000 acres in Oklahoma and Kansas.
It’s a month that can be brutally cold, downright hot, snowy, stormy or just about everything else in between throughout Green Country. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers.