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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Tulsa, OK

April 3, 201813 counties in Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this wind advisory at Apr 3, 2018, 4:07 AM CDT for 13 counties in Oklahoma. It took effect at Apr 3, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2018, 4:07 AM CDT (09:07 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Tulsa, OK

Counties Craig County, OK, Creek County, OK, Delaware County, OK, Mayes County, OK, Nowata County, OK, Okfuskee County, OK, Okmulgee County, OK, Ottawa County, OK, Pawnee County, OK, Rogers County, OK, Tulsa County, OK, Wagoner County, OK, Washington County, OK

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 183 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2018-04-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2018-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 534 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
422 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
534 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
582 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

988 
WWUS74 KTSA 030907
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
407 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

OKZ054-055-059-060-064>066-031715-
/O.UPG.KTSA.FZ.A.0001.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.FZ.W.0002.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.WI.Y.0005.180403T1500Z-180404T0000Z/
Osage-Washington OK-Pawnee-Tulsa-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Pawnee, Tulsa, 
Sapulpa, Okemah, and Okmulgee
407 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in
effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. The
Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Windy conditions will develop by mid morning Tuesday
  through early Tuesday evening. Freezing temperatures are
  expected Wednesday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Wednesday morning in the lower to upper 20s. 

* IMPACTS....Strong winds may cause difficult travel, especially
  for high profile vehicles. The freezing conditions could kill 
  plants and and other tender vegetation that are left outdoors or
  unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A freeze warning means freezing temperatures will 
occur. Outdoor water pipes could freeze and burst if left 
unprotected. Precautions should also be taken to protect small 
plants and tender vegetation.

Motorists should exercise caution while driving.  Be alert to
sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your
vehicle.  Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on
bridges and overpasses.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ056>058-061>063-067>076-031715-
/O.UPG.KTSA.FZ.A.0001.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.FZ.W.0002.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-
Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, 
Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Claremore, 
Pryor, Grove, Jay, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, 
Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, and Poteau
407 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. The
Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Wednesday morning from the mid 20s to lower 
  30s.

* IMPACTS....These conditions could kill plants and and other 
  tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A freeze warning means freezing temperatures will 
occur. Outdoor water pipes could freeze and burst if left 
unprotected. Precautions should also be taken to protect small 
plants and tender vegetation.

&&

$$

OKZ049-031715-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FZ.W.0002.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
Pushmataha-
Including the cities of Antlers and Clayton
407 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Wednesday morning in the upper 20s to lower 
  30s.

* IMPACTS...These conditions could kill plants and and other 
  tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A freeze warning means freezing temperatures will 
occur. Outdoor water pipes could freeze and burst if left 
unprotected. Precautions should also be taken to protect small 
plants and tender vegetation.
&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
210 
WWUS74 KTSA 031537
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1037 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

OKZ054-055-059-060-064>066-040000-
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0002.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180404T0000Z/
Osage-Washington OK-Pawnee-Tulsa-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Pawnee, Tulsa, 
Sapulpa, Okemah, and Okmulgee
1037 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Windy conditions will develop by mid morning Tuesday
  and continue through early Tuesday evening. Freezing 
  temperatures are expected Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Wednesday morning in the lower to upper 20s.

* IMPACTS....Strong winds may cause difficult travel, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. The freezing conditions could kill 
  plants and and other tender vegetation that are left outdoors 
  or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A freeze warning means freezing temperatures will occur. Outdoor
water pipes could freeze and burst if left unprotected.
Precautions should also be taken to protect small plants and
tender vegetation.

Motorists should exercise caution while driving.  Be alert to
sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your
vehicle.  Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on
bridges and overpasses.

&&

$$

OKZ056>058-061>063-067-040000-
/O.EXA.KTSA.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0002.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Claremore, Pryor, 
Grove, Jay, and Wagoner
1037 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. 

* TIMING...Windy conditions will develop by mid morning Tuesday
  and continue through early Tuesday evening. Freezing 
  temperatures are expected Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Wednesday morning in the lower to upper 20s.

* IMPACTS....Strong winds may cause difficult travel, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. The freezing conditions could kill 
  plants and and other tender vegetation that are left outdoors 
  or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A freeze warning means freezing temperatures will occur. Outdoor
water pipes could freeze and burst if left unprotected.
Precautions should also be taken to protect small plants and
tender vegetation.

Motorists should exercise caution while driving.  Be alert to
sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your
vehicle.  Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on
bridges and overpasses.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-068>076-040000-
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0002.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Pushmataha-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-
Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, 
Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Tahlequah, 
Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, 
Wilburton, and Poteau
1037 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Wednesday morning will range from the mid 
  20s to lower 30s. 

* IMPACTS....These conditions could kill plants and and other 
  tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A freeze warning means freezing temperatures will occur. Outdoor
water pipes could freeze and burst if left unprotected.
Precautions should also be taken to protect small plants and
tender vegetation.

&&

$$
808 
WWUS74 KTSA 032037
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
337 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

OKZ054>067-040445-
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0002.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180404T0000Z/
Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-
Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, 
Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, 
Okemah, Okmulgee, and Wagoner
337 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Windy conditions will continue through the late
  afternoon hours before decreasing around sunset. Freezing  
  temperatures are expected Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Wednesday morning in the mid to upper 20s.

* IMPACTS....Strong winds may cause difficult travel, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. The freezing conditions could kill 
  plants and and other tender vegetation that are left outdoors 
  or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A freeze warning means freezing temperatures will occur. Outdoor
water pipes could freeze and burst if left unprotected.
Precautions should also be taken to protect small plants and
tender vegetation.

Motorists should exercise caution while driving.  Be alert to
sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your
vehicle.  Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on
bridges and overpasses.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-068>076-040445-
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0002.180404T0600Z-180404T1500Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Pushmataha-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-
Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, 
Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Tahlequah, 
Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, 
Wilburton, and Poteau
337 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Wednesday morning will range from the mid 
  20s to lower 30s. 

* IMPACTS....These conditions could kill plants and and other 
  tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A freeze warning means freezing temperatures will occur. Outdoor
water pipes could freeze and burst if left unprotected.
Precautions should also be taken to protect small plants and
tender vegetation.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 4:07 AM CDTFreeze WarningTSAAdair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Haskell and 15 more30 hr
Apr 3, 1:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSALeFlore22 min
Apr 3, 1:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAChoctaw40 min
Apr 3, 2:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTSAMcCurtain41 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.