Headline:
Fire Warning issued October 29 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event:
Fire Warning
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
October 29, 2024 - 3:42pm
Expires:
October 29, 2024 - 5:15pm
Description:
FRWOUN
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a
Fire Warning at the request of Oklahoma Forestry Services for
eastern Payne County.
* AT 545 PM CDT, a dangerous wildfire was located 4 to 5 miles east
of Cushing, moving rapidly north at 2 to 3 mph. Another dangerous
wildfire was located about 5 miles southeast of Yale also moving
north.
* Areas impacted... Areas near and north of State Highway 33 east of
Cushing up to near State Highway 51 east of Yale.
* Additional Information...Smoke and fire will present a threat to
life and property along and north of State Highway 33 from east of
Cushing to near and east of Yale.
Instruction:
Be prepared to evacuate quickly if requested 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 a wind-driven and torching fire.
Area Description:
Payne
Forcast Office:
NWS Norman OK