Many wildfires in eastern Oklahoma have already sparked this March, and this week, the state will begin moving toward ‘extreme’ wildfire level risk.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued Red Flag Warnings for ten states across the Midwest and South on Friday, with meteorologists warning that any fires started could spread

In Oklahoma, red flag warnings are issued when conditions such as high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds create a heightened risk of wildfires, urging residents to take extra precautions.