Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 4:07PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Willow, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sentinel, Willow, and Retrop.
No Winter Maintenance on Battlefield Trail
The battlefield trail is open year round, but receives no winter maintenance. There may be ice or snow on the trail. Please use caution.
Parts of Fire and Dust Trail Closed
Parts of the Fire and Dust Trail remain closed due to storm damage. The rest of the park and visitor center are open for visitation.
Visitor Center Closed 12/24, 12/25, 1/1
The visitor center will be closed on 12/24/2024, 12/25/2024, and 1/1/2025 in observance of the holidays. Park grounds and trails will remain open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Road Maintnence on Highway 47A
Road maintenance is taking place on Highway 47A in front of the overlook and trailhead entrance. The road is open but vehicles may come into contact with oil.
Visitor Center Closed 12/24, 12/25, 1/1
The visitor center will be closed on 12/24/2024, 12/25/2024, and 1/1/2025 in observance of the holidays. Park grounds and trails will remain open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
Visitor Center Closed 2/18 Due to Winter Weather
On February 18, 2025, the Washita Battlefield Visitor Center will Closed and reopen on February 19, 2025, at 8:00 am.
Visitor Center Closed
The visitor center will be closed the remainder of the day due to a power outage caused by high winds.
Visitor Center Opening at 10:00 am
Due to a power outage the visitor center will not open until 10:00am today.
Gift Shop Closed 09/24/2025
The visitor center gift shop will be closed on 09/24/2025 to complete annual inventory.
Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 2:19PM CDT until May 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 2:17PM CDT until May 19 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the 90s to around 100. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).
Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 1:08PM CDT until May 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 12:34PM CDT until May 18 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 98. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
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