High Fire Danger Ahead Of Storms & Winter Weather Mix

News 9-

Warm and windy is in the forecast for Tuesday with high to extreme fire danger.

Winds will gust up to 50 mph and temperatures will climb into the 60s and 70s.

Kay County has a Red Flag Fire Alert from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm today.

Use caution with anything that could start a fire outside.

Tuesday night and Wednesday will be windy as well.

Look for highs in the 70s Wednesday and in the evening storms develop in western OK.

These will spread to the east through the overnight hours.

Storms will be capable of quarter-size hail, winds to 60 mph and there will be a low tornado threat.

On the backside of the storm, we will be tracking winter weather.

From freezing rain to sleet, to snow.

The highest impact from winter weather will be in northern OK.