Headline:
Fire Warning issued August 24 at 1:47PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Fire Warning
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
FRWOUN
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Fire Warning at
the request of Stephens County Emergency Management for eastern
Stephens County until at least 345 PM CDT.
* AT 141 PM CDT, a dangerous wildfire was located near Velma, moving
rapidly east-northeast at 1 to 2 mph.
* Areas impacted... Velma
* Additional Information...Smoke and fire will present a threat to
life and property. Evacuations are ongoing in Velma.
Instruction:
Be prepared to evacuate and follow all safety instructions from
local emergency management officials. Do not drive into smoke.
Firefighters and incident responders should anticipate extreme fire
behavior including wind-driven runs, torching, and spot fires.
Dangerous fire behavior may exceed traditional offensive suppression
tactics and require immediate actions to protect life and property.
Area Description:
Stephens
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov