Weather alerts in Oklahoma

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Bridgeport affecting Blaine, Canadian, Grady and Caddo Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Canadian River near Bridgeport. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County experience flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM CDT.

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Deep Red Creek near Randlett affecting Cotton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Deep Red Creek near Randlett. * WHEN...From this afternoon to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Shallow flooding occurs over croplands... pastures... and low-lying local roads along and near the creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM CDT.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL, SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, EAST, AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * TIMING...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity between 25 to 35 percent. * FUELS...Critically to Extremely Dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Cimarron River near Ripley affecting Payne County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cimarron River near Ripley. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Places along the Cimarron River valley in Payne County are briefly flooded to depths of about a foot. Agricultural lands and oil wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off by water in side channels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 to 32 expected. * WHERE...Ellis and Harper Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... North Fork Red River near Headrick affecting Jackson, Kiowa and Tillman Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Fork Red River near Headrick. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 3 feet over some areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6 feet on 08/27/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Texas... Red River near Burkburnett affecting Jefferson, Wichita, Clay, Cotton and Tillman Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River at Purcell affecting Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River at Purcell. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding to depths of a foot occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to areas south of Purcell and Lexington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.6 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet on 05/08/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River at Norman affecting Cleveland and McClain Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River at Norman. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 98.0 feet, Flooding to depths of 4 feet occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Moore and Norman... to areas near Noble. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 91.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 94.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 98.5 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 94.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 98.5 feet on 05/24/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Canadian River near Mustang affecting Cleveland, Canadian, Grady and McClain Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Canadian River near Mustang. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flood depths up to 3 feet occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend to the Ten-mile Flats area... downstream from Newcastle to near Norman. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 25.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 feet on 05/07/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Arkansas, higher terrain areas of Madison, Northern Crawford, and Northern Franklin Counties. In Oklahoma, Choctaw, Pushmataha, and Southern Le Flore Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Cottonwood Creek at Guthrie affecting Logan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Cottonwood Creek at Guthrie. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Cottonwood Creek reaches bankfull levels or higher in a few places along the rural flood plain downstream to the Cimarron River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. The stage at 7:00 AM CDT was estimated at 21.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The creek has crested and is expected to continue falling. - Action stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Northeast Osage, Pawnee, Southeast Osage, Washington, and Western Osage Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do: Cover outdoor plants or bring them indoors.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... North Canadian River near Yukon affecting Oklahoma and Canadian Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...North Canadian River near Yukon. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Areas of shallow overflows extend along the North Canadian River valley from near Banner Road... downstream to the headwaters of Lake Overholser. The areas most affected are low-lying agricultural and suburban areas... oilfield facilities... and local roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall. - Action stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Washita River at Anadarko affecting Caddo County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Washita River at Anadarko. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect near bankfull conditions along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties. Low-lying fields may become isolated by overflows from tributary streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Texas... Oklahoma... Red River near Burkburnett affecting Wichita, Cotton, Tillman, Jefferson and Clay Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Red River near Burkburnett. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Near bankfull conditions extend along the Red River near Davidson... Oklahoma downstream to areas near Burkburnett and Taylor... Oklahoma. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7 feet Saturday evening. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.