Hoping to get some current information on the fires in central Oklahoma other than what the news offers. Blain county, central Oklahoma. Thanks.
Great. Thank you. I’ll work on this one. Be safe.
This Facebook group is sharing a lot of information from local departments.
https://www.facebook.com/1631523163550711/posts/5248304871872504/?flite=scwspnss
NWS Norman:
GOES-16 satellite image (3.9 µm channel) showing the very strong upper level storm system passing along the Nebraska/South Dakota border and the numerous wildfires (circled). (Image taken at 3:30PM today).
Fires break out across Oklahoma City, Logan County as residents evacuate (msn.com)
Looks like good prospects for air attack. ADS-B is showing several helicopters, a couple King Air aircraft (popular with fire aviation) in the area and some scanner talk about dropping water or retardant on the side of a highway.
See what fires burning in Oklahoma look like (yahoo.com)
Winds are in the game. Shifting south to west and back overnight. Late afternoon gusts up to 35-50 mph.