Regional Conditions and Fire Behavior, Aug. 24

Statewide Overview: 

• Monday presented the highest fire danger indices of the week, concentrated mainly in southwest Oklahoma as a cold front moves in and stalls near I-40. Temperatures ahead of the front will top 100 degrees Fahrenheit to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Central Oklahoma: 

• High fire danger Monday with $96^\\circ\\ text{F} - 106^\\circ\\text{F}$ heat and low fuel moisture. Conditions moderate slightly Tuesday and Wednesday north of I-40.

Eastern Oklahoma:

• Extreme heat remains south of I-40. High initial attack activity continues, particularly in pinedominated timber stands in the southeast.

Outlook: 

• Over the next 7 days, rainfall remains sparse with the highest potential for wetting rain in the Panhandle. Most wildland fires are expected to be caught during initial attack, though resistance to control and problematic fire behavior are likely. Overall significant fire potential remains low.

NE Area – 4 Fires Burned 38.3 Acres (Cause: 4-Incendiary) EC Area – 8 Fires Burned 90.3Acres(Cause:4-Escaped Debris, 4-Incendiary) SE Area – 23 Fires Burned 386.2 Acres (Cause: 14-Lightning, 2-Escaped Debris, 7-Incendiary)