Wilburton Fire Department

03/06/2026

With the increased threat of severe weather, here is our most current list of public storm shelters.

Have a severe weather plan in place before storms arrive.

Stay safe Wilburton.

03/06/2026

***EXTENDED UNTIL 4 AM****

A tornado watch is in effect for Latimer County, including the City of Wilburton, until 10 PM.

Please monitor your local news source for the most up to date weather information and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings in the event a warning is issued.

03/04/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Latimer county, including the City of Wilburton, until 11 P.M.

Hail (ping pong ball sized), wind (up to 70 MPH) and a couple tornadoes are possible.

Please monitor you local news source for the most up to date information.

03/02/2026

Chances are increasing for severe weather later in the week. If you haven’t already, it may be time to clean out your storm shelter and get prepared. Get your severe weather plan in place. Make sure your radios and flashlights have batteries. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

As it turns out, the National Weather service has some great tips on severe weather preparation and has designated this week as severe weather awarness week.

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3e5d13b038c74c3799cdfd9a60d69810

Don’t be scared, be prepared!

02/20/2026

Effective 7 PM this evening, the open burning ban within the City Limits of Wilburton will be lifted.

As the fire danger decreases this evening due to decreasing winds and increasing humidity, we will be lifting the ban. Thank you Wilburton for your patience as we navigate this wildfire season together. Please continue to excercise caution. Call in controlled burns to Latimer County Dispatch prior to burning 918-465-2161.

02/19/2026

Effective immediately, there will be no permitted burns within the City Limits today or tomorrow.

Due to high fire danger indices no permitted open burns will be allowed. This excludes barbecue grills, but extreme caution should be exercised. Please call in fires to Latimer County Dispatch at 918-465-2161.

Thank you!

01/23/2026

Please remember as the storms move in if we have a power outages, please be respectful to all people out working in this weather it doesn’t matter if it’s lineman ,first responders ,highway department or somebody just going around helping change a flat tire they are away from their families having to be out in the weather that you’re are wanting to be protected from . I promise they are working as fast as they can. They would like to get back to their warm homes and families. They are doing their best .👍

Just a reminder if you do not have to be out in this weather, please stay home
Thank you and be safe 

⚠️ POWER OUTAGES MAY HAPPEN DURING WINTER WEATHER ⚠️

With ice storms and severe winter weather, power outages are always a possibility.

If the lights go out, please remember:

👷‍♂️ Linemen will be working in harsh, dangerous conditions
⏱️ Repairs take time, especially with ice-covered lines and broken poles
⚡ Safety comes first for crews and the public

Power outages are not caused by a lack of effort. Crews will be out there as soon as it’s safe, working as fast as possible to restore service.

💙 Please be patient and understanding.
Don’t blame the linemen — they’re doing their job to get power back safely.

Stay prepared, stay safe, and thank a lineman when you get the chance.
Modelsofweather.com

01/22/2026

A Winter Storm Warning and an Extereme Cold Warning have been issued through Sunday and Monday for Latimer County. Your Wilburton Firemen, along with other departments across our county will be diligently working through this event to keep you safe. We are making preparations now, as should you. We would encourage you that once this event begins, please stay home. We are closely monitoring forecast which could still slightly change between now and then. Temperatures early Monday morning are expected to be below zero. If you need us, we will be here.

01/21/2026

The prescribed “burn ban” within city limits has been lifted. Burn permits will now be allowed. It is required that you call dispatch (918-465-2161) before you burn.