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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Norman, OK

January 29, 202124 counties in Oklahoma; 8 counties in Texas

NWS Norman, OK issued this wind advisory at Jan 29, 2021, 4:36 PM CST for 24 counties in Oklahoma; 8 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2021, 4:36 PM CST (22:36 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 30, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 30, 2021, 5:58 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Norman, OK
All 32 counties

Beckham County, OK, Bryan County, OK, Caddo County, OK, Canadian County, OK, Carter County, OK, Cleveland County, OK, Comanche County, OK, Cotton County, OK, Garvin County, OK, Grady County, OK, Greer County, OK, Harmon County, OK, Jackson County, OK, Jefferson County, OK, Johnston County, OK, Kiowa County, OK, Love County, OK, Marshall County, OK, McClain County, OK, Murray County, OK, Oklahoma County, OK, Stephens County, OK, Tillman County, OK, Washita 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 Altus AFB radar (KFDR), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:36 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 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 117 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 12:00Z on 2021-01-29Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-01-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 295 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
1574 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
295 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
306 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

517 
WWUS74 KOUN 292236
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
436 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

OKZ021-033>039-041-044>047-050>052-TXZ083>090-300900-
/O.NEW.KOUN.WI.Y.0003.210130T1500Z-210131T0000Z/
Beckham-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-
Murray-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Elk City, Sayre, Hollis, Mangum, Granite,
Hobart, Snyder, Altus, Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Sulphur, Davis,
Walters, Temple, Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, 
Marietta, Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, Durant, Quanah, 
Crowell, Vernon, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Munday, Knox City, 
Seymour, Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Scotland, 
and Henrietta
436 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Westerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
  expected. Winds will initially be southwest earlier, then shift
  to west and eventually northwest during the afternoon.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could reduce
  visibilities across southwest Oklahoma and western north Texas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
820 
WWUS74 KOUN 300826
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
226 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

OKZ021-033>039-041-044>047-050>052-TXZ083>090-301630-
/O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0003.210130T1500Z-210131T0000Z/
Beckham-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-
Murray-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Elk City, Sayre, Hollis, Mangum, Granite,
Hobart, Snyder, Altus, Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Sulphur, Davis,
Walters, Temple, Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, 
Marietta, Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, Durant, Quanah, 
Crowell, Vernon, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Munday, Knox City, 
Seymour, Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Scotland, 
and Henrietta
226 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
060 
WWUS74 KOUN 301738
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1138 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

OKZ022>025-027>029-040-310000-
/O.EXA.KOUN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Garvin-
Including the cities of Cordell, Burns Flat, Sentinel, Anadarko, 
Hinton, Yukon, Concho, El Reno, Mustang, Oklahoma City, 
Chickasha, Tuttle, Purcell, Newcastle, Blanchard, Norman, Moore, 
Pauls Valley, Lindsay, and Wynnewood
1138 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Washita, Caddo, Canadian, Oklahoma, Grady, McClain, 
  Cleveland and Garvin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

OKZ021-033>039-041-044>047-050>052-TXZ083>090-310000-
/O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
Beckham-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-
Murray-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Elk City, Sayre, Hollis, Mangum, Granite,
Hobart, Snyder, Altus, Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Sulphur, Davis,
Walters, Temple, Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, Ardmore, Tishomingo, 
Marietta, Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, Durant, Quanah, 
Crowell, Vernon, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Munday, Knox City, 
Seymour, Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City, Scotland, 
and Henrietta
1138 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
248 
WWUS74 KOUN 302031
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
231 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

OKZ021>025-027>029-033>041-044>047-050>052-TXZ083>090-310000-
/O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-
Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-
Murray-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Elk City, Sayre, Cordell, Burns Flat, 
Sentinel, Anadarko, Hinton, Yukon, Concho, El Reno, Mustang, 
Oklahoma City, Chickasha, Tuttle, Purcell, Newcastle, Blanchard, 
Norman, Moore, Hollis, Mangum, Granite, Hobart, Snyder, Altus, 
Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood, 
Sulphur, Davis, Walters, Temple, Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, 
Ardmore, Tishomingo, Marietta, Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, 
Durant, Quanah, Crowell, Vernon, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, 
Munday, Knox City, Seymour, Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
Scotland, and Henrietta
231 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$
232 
WWUS74 KOUN 302358 AAB
NPWOUN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Norman OK
558 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

OKZ021>025-027>029-033>041-044>047-050>052-TXZ083>090-310100-
/O.CAN.KOUN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210131T0000Z/
Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-
Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-
Murray-Cotton-Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Elk City, Sayre, Cordell, Burns Flat, 
Sentinel, Anadarko, Hinton, Yukon, Concho, El Reno, Mustang, 
Oklahoma City, Chickasha, Tuttle, Purcell, Newcastle, Blanchard, 
Norman, Moore, Hollis, Mangum, Granite, Hobart, Snyder, Altus, 
Frederick, Lawton, Duncan, Pauls Valley, Lindsay, Wynnewood, 
Sulphur, Davis, Walters, Temple, Waurika, Ringling, Ryan, 
Ardmore, Tishomingo, Marietta, Thackerville, Madill, Kingston, 
Durant, Quanah, Crowell, Vernon, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, 
Munday, Knox City, Seymour, Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
Scotland, and Henrietta
558 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Gusty northwest winds will continue through the night but 
excessive gusts at or above 40 mph are no longer expected.

$$

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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.