Weather Alerts For Summers, AR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 848 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee- McIntosh- 848 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA AND FAR NORTHWEST ARKANSAS... The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Washington, and Madison counties. In Oklahoma, Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, and McIntosh counties. * WIND...South-southwest at 15 to 25 miles an hour, gusting 30 to 40 miles an hour. * HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURE...Mid 60s to Lower 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that a dangerous combination of weather conditions and dry vegetation is expected within 24 hours, favoring rapid growth and spread of any wildfires. The primary weather factors include stronger winds, lower humidities, and warmer temperatures. &&