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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Tulsa, OK

December 22, 202015 counties in Oklahoma; 4 counties in Arkansas

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this wind advisory at Dec 22, 2020, 8:32 PM CST for 15 counties in Oklahoma; 4 counties in Arkansas. It took effect at Dec 22, 2020, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 22, 2020, 8:32 PM CST (02:32 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2020, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 23, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Tulsa, OK

Counties Benton County, AR, Carroll County, AR, Madison County, AR, Washington County, AR, Craig County, OK, Creek County, OK, Delaware County, OK, Mayes County, OK, McIntosh County, OK, Muskogee 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), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:37 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, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 157 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 2020-12-23Temperature 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 2020-12-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 290 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2165 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
290 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
352 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

172 
WWUS74 KTSA 230232
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
832 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ057-058-062-063-231200-
/O.NEW.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.201223T0300Z-201223T1200Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Craig-Ottawa-Mayes-Delaware-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Vinita, 
Miami, Pryor, Grove, and Jay
832 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Craig, Ottawa, Mayes and Delaware 
  Counties. In Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Washington AR and 
  Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television
for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/tsa
5 follow-up statements
347 
WWUS74 KTSA 230549
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1149 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

OKZ054>056-059>061-064>067-070-071-231200-
/O.EXA.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201223T1200Z/
Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Creek-Okfuskee-
Okmulgee-Wagoner-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Pawnee, 
Tulsa, Claremore, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Muskogee, 
and Checotah
1149 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds gusting to around 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Much of northeast and portions of east central Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ057-058-062-063-231200-
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201223T1200Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Craig-Ottawa-Mayes-Delaware-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Vinita, 
Miami, Pryor, Grove, and Jay
1149 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds gusting up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Far northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television
for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/tsa
337 
WWUS74 KTSA 230932
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
332 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

OKZ054>062-064>067-231800-
/O.EXT.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-
Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, 
Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Sapulpa, Okemah, 
Okmulgee, and Wagoner
332 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds gusting up around 45 mph are expected into 
  the mid morning hours ahead of a cold front pushing through the 
  region. As the front passes, winds should weaken for a period 
  and then increase out of the northwest behind the cold front. 
  Northwesterly wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph will be possible 
  through the afternoon hours. 

* WHERE...Much of northeast and portions of east central 
  Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ063-070-071-231400-
/O.EXT.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201223T1400Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Delaware-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Grove, Jay,
Muskogee, and Checotah
332 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds gusting up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Far northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television
for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/tsa
770 
WWUS74 KTSA 231404
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
804 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ063-070-071-231515-
/O.EXP.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201223T1400Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Delaware-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Grove, Jay,
Muskogee, and Checotah
804 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Southerly winds have weakened some but will continue to gust over
30 mph through the morning. Advisory level wind gusts are no
longer expected.

$$

OKZ054>062-064>067-232215-
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-
Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, 
Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Sapulpa, Okemah, 
Okmulgee, and Wagoner
804 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds will increase out of the northwest behind a cold
  front poised to move through the region this afternoon. Wind
  gusts of 40 to 45 mph will be possible.

* WHERE...Much of northeast and portions of east central 
  Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television
for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/tsa
871 
WWUS74 KTSA 232059
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
259 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

OKZ054>062-064>067-240000-
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-
Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, 
Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Sapulpa, Okemah, 
Okmulgee, and Wagoner
259 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds will gust to around 40 miles an hour at
  times through sunset.

* WHERE...Much of northeast and parts of east central Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television
for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/tsa
662 
WWUS74 KTSA 232350
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
550 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

OKZ054>062-064>067-240100-
/O.EXP.KTSA.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-
Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, 
Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Sapulpa, Okemah, 
Okmulgee, and Wagoner
550 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish over the next few hours.

$$

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television
for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/tsa

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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.