Woodward, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Woodward.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flood Advisory issued March 11 at 8:16PM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases at and above 9.5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet early Friday morning. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 7:44PM CDT until March 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 69. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 7:44PM CDT until March 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 69. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:40PM CDT until March 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 20.0 to 35.0 mph with gusts up to 45.0 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).