Wildfire in Ellis, Oklahoma

Wildfire February 27, 2024 – February 29, 2024 · Ellis, Oklahoma

$1.3M

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

The 'Catesby Fire' spread over 89,688 acres across northern Ellis County.

The wider storm

A powerful (130-150 knot) jet streak was positioned across the southern one-third of the CONUS during the day on the 27th. A very dry and warm airmass existed across the western half of the area by the afternoon. With deep vertical mixing and transport of strong mid-level winds, severe-caliber wind gusts occurred during the day as well. The combination of these factors set the stage for a significant wildfire event across far western/northwestern Oklahoma.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1163671. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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