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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Norman, OK

October 27, 202148 counties in Oklahoma; 8 counties in Texas

NWS Norman, OK issued this wind advisory at Oct 27, 2021, 1:38 PM CDT for 48 counties in Oklahoma; 8 counties in Texas. It took effect at Oct 28, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2021, 1:38 PM CDT (18:38 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 28, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 28, 2021, 8:32 PM CDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
All 56 counties

Alfalfa County, OK, Atoka County, OK, Beckham County, OK, Blaine County, OK, Bryan County, OK, Caddo County, OK, Canadian County, OK, Carter County, OK, Cleveland County, OK, Coal County, OK, Comanche County, OK, Cotton County, OK, Custer County, OK, Dewey County, OK, Ellis County, OK, Garfield County, OK, Garvin County, OK, Grady County, OK, Grant County, OK, Greer County, OK, Harmon County, OK, Harper County, OK, Hughes County, OK, Jackson County, OK, Jefferson County, OK, Johnston County, OK, Kay County, OK, Kingfisher County, OK, Kiowa 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, Roger Mills County, OK, Seminole County, OK, Stephens County, OK, Tillman County, OK, Washita County, OK, Woods County, OK, Woodward County, OK, Archer County, TX, Baylor County, TX, Clay County, TX, Foard County, TX, Hardeman County, TX, Knox County, TX, Wichita County, TX, Wilbarger County, TX

The radar

The Norman radar (KTLX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:42 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, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 263 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 2021-10-27Temperature 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, Fort Worth, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -231 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
988 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-231 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-452 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

751 
WWUS74 KOUN 271838
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
138 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

OKZ004-005-009-010-014>016-021-022-033>036-TXZ083-084-087-281000-
/O.NEW.KOUN.WI.Y.0015.211028T0900Z-211029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Harper-Woods-Ellis-Woodward-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Beckham-
Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Hardeman-Foard-Knox-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Laverne, Alva, Shattuck, Arnett,
Gage, Fargo, Woodward, Cheyenne, Hammon, Seiling, Vici, Taloga, 
Leedey, Weatherford, Clinton, Elk City, Sayre, Cordell, 
Burns Flat, Sentinel, Hollis, Mangum, Granite, Hobart, Snyder, 
Altus, Quanah, Crowell, Munday, and Knox City
138 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph this
  afternoon. Gusts as high as 55 mph are possible tomorrow
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western Oklahoma 
  and northern Texas.

* WHEN...Through 7 PM CDT this evening, and again from 4 AM to 7 
  PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

OKZ006>008-011>013-017>020-023>032-037>048-050>052-TXZ085-086-
088>090-281000-
/O.NEW.KOUN.WI.Y.0015.211028T0900Z-211029T0000Z/
Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Major-Garfield-Noble-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-
Payne-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-
Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-
Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-
Marshall-Bryan-Wilbarger-Wichita-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Cherokee, Helena, Carmen, Medford, 
Pond Creek, Lamont, Wakita, Ponca City, Blackwell, Fairview, 
Enid, Perry, Watonga, Geary, Okeene, Kingfisher, Hennessey, 
Okarche, Guthrie, Stillwater, Anadarko, Hinton, 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, Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Pauls Valley, 
Lindsay, Wynnewood, Sulphur, Davis, Ada, Coalgate, Walters, 
Temple, Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Atoka, 
Marietta, Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, Durant, Vernon, 
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Seymour, Archer City, Holliday, 
Lakeside City, Scotland, and Henrietta
138 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
123 
WWUS74 KOUN 280837
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
337 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

OKZ004>007-009>012-014>018-021-022-033>036-282345-
/O.NEW.KOUN.HW.W.0003.211028T1400Z-211029T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KOUN.WI.Y.0015.211028T0900Z-211028T1400Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-
Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Laverne, Alva, Cherokee, Helena,
Carmen, Medford, Pond Creek, Lamont, Wakita, Shattuck, Arnett, 
Gage, Fargo, Woodward, Fairview, Enid, Cheyenne, Hammon, Seiling,
Vici, Taloga, Leedey, Weatherford, Clinton, Watonga, Geary, 
Okeene, Kingfisher, Hennessey, Okarche, Elk City, Sayre, Cordell,
Burns Flat, Sentinel, Hollis, Mangum, Granite, Hobart, Snyder, 
and Altus
337 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest 
  and western Oklahoma.

* WHEN...The strongest winds are expected between 9 AM and 5 PM.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

OKZ008-013-019-020-023>032-037>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-282345-
/O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0015.211028T0900Z-211029T0000Z/
Kay-Noble-Logan-Payne-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-
McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-
Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-
Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-
Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Ponca City, Blackwell, Perry, Guthrie, 
Stillwater, Anadarko, Hinton, 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, 
Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood, 
Sulphur, Davis, Ada, Coalgate, Walters, Temple, Waurika, 
Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Atoka, Marietta, 
Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, Durant, Quanah, Crowell, Vernon, 
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Munday, Knox City, Seymour, 
Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Scotland, and Henrietta
337 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
800 
WWUS74 KOUN 282235
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
535 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

OKZ004>007-009>012-014>018-021-022-033>036-290600-
/O.NEW.KOUN.WI.Y.0016.211029T0000Z-211029T0600Z/
/O.CON.KOUN.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-
Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Laverne, Alva, Cherokee, Helena,
Carmen, Medford, Pond Creek, Lamont, Wakita, Shattuck, Arnett, 
Gage, Fargo, Woodward, Fairview, Enid, Cheyenne, Hammon, Seiling,
Vici, Taloga, Leedey, Weatherford, Clinton, Watonga, Geary, 
Okeene, Kingfisher, Hennessey, Okarche, Elk City, Sayre, Cordell,
Burns Flat, Sentinel, Hollis, Mangum, Granite, Hobart, Snyder, 
and Altus
535 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, southwest 
  and western Oklahoma.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

OKZ008-013-019-020-023>032-037>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-290600-
/O.EXT.KOUN.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211029T0600Z/
Kay-Noble-Logan-Payne-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-
McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-
Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-
Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-
Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Ponca City, Blackwell, Perry, Guthrie, 
Stillwater, Anadarko, Hinton, 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, 
Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood, 
Sulphur, Davis, Ada, Coalgate, Walters, Temple, Waurika, 
Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Atoka, Marietta, 
Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, Durant, Quanah, Crowell, Vernon, 
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Munday, Knox City, Seymour, 
Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Scotland, and Henrietta
535 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
904 
WWUS74 KOUN 290132
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
832 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

OKZ008-013-019-020-023>032-037>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-290245-
/O.CAN.KOUN.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211029T0600Z/
Kay-Noble-Logan-Payne-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-
McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Tillman-Comanche-
Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-
Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-
Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Ponca City, Blackwell, Perry, Guthrie, 
Stillwater, Anadarko, Hinton, 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, 
Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood, 
Sulphur, Davis, Ada, Coalgate, Walters, Temple, Waurika, 
Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Atoka, Marietta, 
Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, Durant, Quanah, Crowell, Vernon, 
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Munday, Knox City, Seymour, 
Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Scotland, and Henrietta
832 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Gusty north wind 15 to 25 mph will with gusts around 30 mph will 
gradually diminish through the night.

$$

OKZ004>007-009>012-014>018-021-022-033>036-290245-
/O.CAN.KOUN.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211029T0600Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Beckham-Washita-Harmon-
Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Laverne, Alva, Cherokee, Helena,
Carmen, Medford, Pond Creek, Lamont, Wakita, Shattuck, Arnett, 
Gage, Fargo, Woodward, Fairview, Enid, Cheyenne, Hammon, Seiling,
Vici, Taloga, Leedey, Weatherford, Clinton, Watonga, Geary, 
Okeene, Kingfisher, Hennessey, Okarche, Elk City, Sayre, Cordell,
Burns Flat, Sentinel, Hollis, Mangum, Granite, Hobart, Snyder, 
and Altus
832 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Gusty north wind 15 to 25 mph will with gusts around 30 mph will 
gradually diminish through the night.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 7:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNEllis, Harper, Woods, Woodward18 min
Oct 26, 7:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBeckham, Roger Mills39 min
Oct 26, 7:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNEllis38 min
Oct 26, 7:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNBeckham, Roger Mills48 min
Oct 26, 7:55 PM CDTTornado WarningOUNBeckham, Roger Mills35 min
Oct 26, 7:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWoodward33 min
Oct 26, 8:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNDewey, Ellis, Roger Mills, Woodward40 min
Oct 26, 8:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNHarper, Woods, Woodward38 min
Oct 26, 8:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNHarper, Woods16 min
Oct 26, 8:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNCuster, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Major, Roger Mills and 2 more49 min
Oct 26, 9:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatOUNJackson, Tillman65 min
Oct 26, 9:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNHarmon, Jackson, Tillman38 min
Oct 26, 9:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNAlfalfa, Dewey, Major, Woods, Woodward44 min
Oct 26, 9:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNComanche, Greer, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman46 min
Oct 26, 10:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Major, Woods22 min
Oct 26, 10:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNComanche, Cotton, Tillman33 min
Oct 26, 10:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNWoods37 min
Oct 26, 10:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCaddo, Comanche, Cotton, Kiowa, Tillman, Washita63 min
Oct 26, 10:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Woods35 min
Oct 26, 11:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNAlfalfa37 min
Oct 26, 11:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNCaddo, Canadian, Comanche, Garvin, Grady, McClain and 1 more38 min
Oct 26, 11:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBlaine, Kingfisher24 min
Oct 26, 11:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNBlaine, Canadian, Cleveland, Garvin, Grady, Kingfisher and 3 more53 min
Oct 26, 11:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNAlfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Major52 min
Oct 27, 12:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNGarfield34 min
Oct 27, 12:36 AM CDTTornado WarningOUNCleveland, Lincoln, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie24 min
Oct 27, 12:43 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNCleveland, Garvin, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma and 4 more47 min
Oct 27, 1:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOUNCoal, Garvin, Hughes, Lincoln, McClain, Payne and 3 more27 min
Oct 27, 2:28 AM CDTWind AdvisoryOUNBeckham, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Greer, Harmon and 7 more17 hr
Oct 26, 8:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatOUNFoard, Hardeman, Knox78 min
Oct 26, 10:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementOUNBaylor, Knox24 min

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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.