Evacuation Immediate Issued for Atoka

Evacuation Immediate was issued by the for Atoka.

Evacuation Immediate

The alert was issued at 5:30 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as extreme. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Areas Affected

The warning covers Atoka.

Safety Information

Those between Highway 69 and East Tower Road and North Coal Creek Road should LEAVE this area NOW to avoid injury or death. Do not delay to pack belongings. Evacuate towards the northwest to Lehigh. Roads in the area may be impacted by fire and smoke. Never drive into heavy smoke. SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER for emergency vehicles.