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Heat Advisory 21, NWS Norman, OK

August 24, 202131 counties in Oklahoma

NWS Norman, OK issued this heat advisory at Aug 24, 2021, 2:51 PM CDT for 31 counties in Oklahoma. It took effect at Aug 25, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 24, 2021, 2:51 PM CDT (19:51 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 25, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 25, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
All 31 counties

Alfalfa County, OK, Atoka County, OK, Bryan County, OK, Canadian County, OK, Carter County, OK, Cleveland County, OK, Coal County, OK, Garfield County, OK, Garvin County, OK, Grady County, OK, Grant County, OK, Hughes County, OK, Jefferson County, OK, Johnston County, OK, Kay County, OK, Kingfisher County, OK, Lincoln County, OK, Logan County, OK, Love County, OK, Major County, OK, Marshall County, OK, McClain County, OK, Murray County, OK, Noble County, OK, Oklahoma County, OK, Payne County, OK, Pontotoc County, OK, Pottawatomie County, OK, Seminole County, OK, Stephens County, OK, Woods County, OK

The radar

The Norman radar (KTLX), 6 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:52 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

Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 272 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, Fort Worth, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-08-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 392 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Fort Worth, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-08-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -57 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
392 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-300 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1416 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-57 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-25 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

152 
WWUS74 KOUN 241951
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
251 PM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

OKZ008-013-020-026-030>032-042-043-047-048-051-052-250800-
/O.NEW.KOUN.HT.Y.0021.210825T1700Z-210826T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOUN.HT.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Kay-Noble-Payne-Lincoln-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Pontotoc-
Coal-Johnston-Atoka-Marshall-Bryan-
Including the cities of Ponca City, Blackwell, Perry, Stillwater,
Chandler, Stroud, Prague, Meeker, Davenport, Wellston, Shawnee, 
Seminole, Wewoka, Holdenville, Wetumka, Ada, Coalgate, 
Tishomingo, Atoka, Madill, Kingston, and Durant
251 PM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern and 
  southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT each evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

OKZ019-025-028-029-039>041-045-046-050-250800-
/O.NEW.KOUN.HT.Y.0021.210825T1700Z-210826T0100Z/
Logan-Oklahoma-McClain-Cleveland-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Jefferson-
Carter-Love-
Including the cities of Guthrie, Oklahoma City, Purcell, 
Newcastle, Blanchard, Norman, Moore, Duncan, Pauls Valley, 
Lindsay, Wynnewood, Sulphur, Davis, Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, 
Ardmore, Marietta, and Thackerville
251 PM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Logan, Oklahoma, McClain, Cleveland, Stephens, Garvin, 
  Murray, Jefferson, Carter and Love Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
730 
WWUS74 KOUN 250245
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
945 PM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

OKZ008-013-019-020-025-026-028>032-039>043-045>048-050>052-251045-
/O.CON.KOUN.HT.Y.0021.210825T1700Z-210826T0100Z/
Kay-Noble-Logan-Payne-Oklahoma-Lincoln-McClain-Cleveland-
Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-
Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Including the cities of Ponca City, Blackwell, Perry, Guthrie, 
Stillwater, Oklahoma City, Chandler, Stroud, Prague, Meeker, 
Davenport, Wellston, Purcell, Newcastle, Blanchard, Norman, 
Moore, Shawnee, Seminole, Wewoka, Holdenville, Wetumka, Duncan, 
Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood, Sulphur, Davis, Ada, Coalgate, 
Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Atoka, Marietta, 
Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, and Durant
945 PM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, southeast 
  and southern Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
275 
WWUS74 KOUN 250707
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
207 AM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

OKZ005>007-011-012-018-024-027-251515-
/O.EXA.KOUN.HT.Y.0021.210825T1700Z-210826T0100Z/
Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Major-Garfield-Kingfisher-Canadian-Grady-
Including the cities of Alva, Cherokee, Helena, Carmen, Medford, 
Pond Creek, Lamont, Wakita, Fairview, Enid, Kingfisher, 
Hennessey, Okarche, Yukon, Concho, El Reno, Mustang, Chickasha, 
and Tuttle
207 AM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

OKZ008-013-019-020-025-026-028>032-039>043-045>048-050>052-251515-
/O.CON.KOUN.HT.Y.0021.210825T1700Z-210826T0100Z/
Kay-Noble-Logan-Payne-Oklahoma-Lincoln-McClain-Cleveland-
Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-
Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Including the cities of Ponca City, Blackwell, Perry, Guthrie, 
Stillwater, Oklahoma City, Chandler, Stroud, Prague, Meeker, 
Davenport, Wellston, Purcell, Newcastle, Blanchard, Norman, 
Moore, Shawnee, Seminole, Wewoka, Holdenville, Wetumka, Duncan, 
Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood, Sulphur, Davis, Ada, Coalgate, 
Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Atoka, Marietta, 
Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, and Durant
207 AM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, southeast 
  and southern Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
648 
WWUS74 KOUN 251742
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1242 PM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

OKZ005>008-011>013-018>020-024>032-039>043-045>048-050>052-260100-
/O.CON.KOUN.HT.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210826T0100Z/
Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Major-Garfield-Noble-Kingfisher-Logan-
Payne-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-
Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-
Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Including the cities of Alva, Cherokee, Helena, Carmen, Medford, 
Pond Creek, Lamont, Wakita, Ponca City, Blackwell, Fairview, 
Enid, Perry, Kingfisher, Hennessey, Okarche, Guthrie, Stillwater,
Yukon, Concho, El Reno, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Chandler, Stroud,
Prague, Meeker, Davenport, Wellston, Chickasha, Tuttle, Purcell, 
Newcastle, Blanchard, Norman, Moore, Shawnee, Seminole, Wewoka, 
Holdenville, Wetumka, Duncan, Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood, 
Sulphur, Davis, Ada, Coalgate, Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, 
Tishomingo, Atoka, Marietta, Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, 
and Durant
1242 PM CDT Wed Aug 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values 105 to 110.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, southeast 
  and southern Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

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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.