Dry conditions, powerful winds brought a wildfire outbreak to parts of Oklahoma

State of emergency issued following wildfire outbreak in Oklahoma

Oklahoma was engulfed by a ferocious wildfire outbreak, prompting Governor Kevin Stitt to declare a state of emergency for 12 counties. Fueled by extreme winds and dry conditions, more than 130 wildfires ravaged 44 counties across the state, leaving a trail of destruction, injuries, and widespread disruption. As firefighting efforts continue, the scale of the […]

Hurricane-force winds blast Texas, Oklahoma as fast-spreading wildfires prompt evacuations

Hurricane-force winds, dry land and humidity are bringing dust storms and an "extremely critical" fire threat to millions across parts of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma’s Triple Threat: Tornadoes, Wildfires, and Dust Storms Set to Wreak Havoc- Are You Ready?

Oklahoma is under severe weather alerts as a dangerous storm system moves in, bringing tornadoes, extreme wildfire risks, and blinding dust storms across the state. Meteorologists warn that this combination of hazards could create life-threatening conditions, leaving residents with little time to react. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple warnings, including tornado watches, red flag fire warnings, and high wind alerts, as con…

FORECAST: More fire risk ahead following destructive outbreak in Oklahoma

A red flag warning remains in effect for northwestern Oklahoma after fires caused devastation and destruction Friday statewide.

Wildfires erupt in Oklahoma, Texas amid extreme fire weather conditions

Several wildfires have broken out in Texas and Oklahoma, prompting evacuations, amid extreme fire weather conditions on Friday. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center warned of “near historic” fire conditions in the Plains. Red flag and high wing warnings were in effect for several states in the Plains and Midwest on Friday. Very dry, warm and windy conditions made for extreme fire weather conditions across Kansas, Oklahoma and T…

Dry conditions, powerful winds brought a wildfire outbreak to parts of Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Dry conditions and powerful winds brought an outbreak of wildfires throughout parts of Oklahoma on Friday that prompted evacuations, damaged buildings, and left thousands without power. A strong storm system pushed powerful winds and dry air, triggering dangerous fire conditions into Oklahoma Friday afternoon and into the evening hours. Several parts of the state saw wind gusts of up to 83 mph. Nearly 80,000 Oklahomans wer…