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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Tulsa, OK

April 14, 2018Pawnee County, Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this wind advisory at Apr 14, 2018, 3:10 AM CDT for Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Apr 14, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 14, 2018, 3:10 AM CDT (08:10 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 14, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Tulsa, OK

County Pawnee County, OK

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:11 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

Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 137 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, Norman, OK at 00:00Z on 2018-04-14Temperature 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, Norman, OK at 00:00Z on 2018-04-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -114 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
4193 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

617 
WWUS74 KTSA 140810
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
310 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINDY DAY UPCOMING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA / COLD
NIGHT TONIGHT ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT...

OKZ054-059-142130-
/O.NEW.KTSA.WI.Y.0008.180414T1500Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.FZ.A.0004.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
Osage-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Pawhuska and Pawnee
310 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this
evening. A Freeze Watch has also been issued. This Freeze Watch
is in effect from late tonight through Sunday morning. 

* TIMING...For the strong winds, mid morning thru around sunset.
  For the freezing temps, after midnight tonight thru mid morning
  on Sunday.

* WINDS...Winds will gust to near 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURE...Readings near or slightly below freezing are
  expected tonight.

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds today can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles on north-south roads. The
  freezing temps tonight could kill plants and and other tender 
  vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Precautions should be taken to protect small plants and tender 
vegetation tonight from the freezing temps.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-OKZ049-055>058-060>076-142130-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FZ.A.0004.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Pushmataha-
Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-
Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-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, Antlers, Clayton, Bartlesville, Nowata, 
Vinita, Miami, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, 
Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, 
Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, and Poteau
310 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Freeze Watch,
which is in effect from late tonight through Sunday morning. 

* TEMPERATURE...Readings near or slightly below freezing are
  expected tonight.

* IMPACTS...The freezing temps tonight could kill plants and and 
  other tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect small plants and tender 
vegetation.

&&

$$

Lacy
2 follow-up statements
340 
WWUS74 KTSA 142019
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
319 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINDY DAY UPCOMING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA / COLD
NIGHT TONIGHT ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION BEHIND A STRONG COLD
FRONT...

OKZ054-059-150430-
/O.UPG.KTSA.FZ.A.0004.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.FZ.W.0006.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Osage-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Pawhuska and Pawnee
319 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

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

* TIMING...For the strong winds, mid morning thru around sunset. 
  For the freezing temps, after midnight tonight thru mid 
  morning on Sunday. 

* WINDS...Winds will gust to near 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURE...Readings near or slightly below freezing are 
  expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds today can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles on north-south roads. The 
  freezing temps tonight could kill plants and and other tender 
  vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect small plants and tender
vegetation tonight from the freezing temps.

Outdoor water pipes should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to run
in a slow steady stream. 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-OKZ055>058-060>072-150430-
/O.UPG.KTSA.FZ.A.0004.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.FZ.W.0006.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-
Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-
Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Sequoyah-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, 
Ozark, Charleston, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Tulsa, 
Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner,
Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, and Sallisaw
319 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

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

* TEMPERATURE...Readings near or slightly below freezing are 
  expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...The freezing temps tonight could kill plants and and 
  other tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect small plants and tender
vegetation.

Outdoor water pipes should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to run
in a slow steady stream. Precautions should also be taken to
protect small plants and tender vegetation.

&&

$$

OKZ049-073>076-150430-
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.A.0004.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
Pushmataha-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Antlers, Clayton, McAlester, Stigler, 
Wilburton, and Poteau
319 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Readings near or slightly below freezing are 
  expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...The freezing temps tonight could kill plants and and 
  other tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect small plants and tender
vegetation.

&&

$$
007 
WWUS74 KTSA 150006
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
706 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINDY DAY UPCOMING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA / COLD
NIGHT TONIGHT ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION BEHIND A STRONG COLD
FRONT...

OKZ054-059-150815-
/O.EXP.KTSA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0006.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
Osage-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Pawhuska and Pawnee
706 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* TEMPERATURE...Overnight lows temperatures in the upper 20s
  to lower 30s are expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...The freezing temps tonight could kill plants and and 
  other tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect small plants and tender
vegetation.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-OKZ055>058-060>072-150815-
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0006.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-
Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-
Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Sequoyah-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, 
Ozark, Charleston, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Tulsa, 
Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner,
Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, and Sallisaw
706 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* TEMPERATURE...Overnight lows temperatures in the upper 20s
  to lower 30s are expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...The freezing temps tonight could kill plants and and 
  other tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect small plants and tender
vegetation.

&&

$$

OKZ049-073>076-150815-
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.A.0004.180415T0600Z-180415T1500Z/
Pushmataha-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Antlers, Clayton, McAlester, Stigler, 
Wilburton, and Poteau
706 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Overnight low temperatures in the lower 30s are
  expected tonight. 

* IMPACTS...The freezing temps tonight could kill plants and and 
  other tender vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should 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 14, 3:10 AM CDTFreeze WatchTSAAdair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Haskell and 15 more17 hr
Apr 14, 3:19 PM CDTFreeze WarningTSAAdair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Haskell and 15 more19 hr

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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.