Bethel Volunteer Fire Department

03/07/2026

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03/06/2026

** Public Service Announcement **
Be weather aware with severe weather approaching after 2pm. The Bethel Fire Department has a walk-in storm shelter on the north side of the building. It is handicap accessible. No pets allowed except Service Animals only.

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

The Enhanced Risk that was previously northwest of the region has been expanded for Friday. Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northwestern half of the Four State Region Friday afternoon into Friday night, where all modes of severe weather are in play.

03/05/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas until 11 PM CST

03/05/2026

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northwestern half of the Four State Region Friday afternoon into Friday night. Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are all possible with these storms.

03/05/2026

There is a shelter at the Bethel Fire Department. It is a walk in shelter.

A pattern shift will support increasing severe weather chances starting the middle of next week & beyond.

Mid-level troughing in the West with 60+°F dewpoints in the East should result in an extended period of active severe weather from the Southern Plains to the Southeast & perhaps into the Ohio Valley.

Now is a good time to review severe weather preparedness plans as the spring severe weather season starts to ramp up.

02/24/2026

**Please report any smoke that you see to 911.**

Iit is not advised to burn today but if you do please contact your local fire department and oklahoma state forestry. Thank you

Elevated fire danger conditions exist areawide today due to the combination of southwest winds of 15-20 mph with gusts up to 25-30 mph and relative humidity below 25%. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged areawide and banned in some counties and parishes.

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

**Attention Dangerous Road Conditions**

From the intersection of Indian Hwy 144 and Battiest Pickens Road to Walker Road and Battiest Pickens Road there is a lot of ice still on the roadway. The hills in this area are extremely slick. Travel is not advised wrecker service trucks cannot get to you because of the ice if you slide off the roadway. If you have to travel this road proceed with caution. Thank you.

05/18/2025

The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms will continue tomorrow and Tuesday across portions of the Four State Region. Large hail, damaging thunderstorm wind gusts and an isolated tornado threat will be possible both days.