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Excessive Heat Warning 4, NWS Tulsa, OK

July 31, 20218 counties in Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this excessive heat warning at Jul 31, 2021, 2:20 AM CDT for 8 counties in Oklahoma. It took effect at Jul 31, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 31, 2021, 2:20 AM CDT (07:20 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 31, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 31, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Tulsa, OK

Counties Craig County, OK, Mayes County, OK, Nowata County, OK, Ottawa County, OK, Rogers County, OK, Tulsa County, OK, Wagoner County, OK, Washington County, OK

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:23 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, 7.3 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 2021-07-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1160 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, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2021-07-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -19 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
1160 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-26 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1684 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

181 
WWUS74 KTSA 310720
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
220 AM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

ARZ019-020-029-OKZ055>058-060>062-067-010100-
/O.UPG.KTSA.HT.Y.0014.210731T1700Z-210801T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.EH.W.0004.210731T1700Z-210801T0100Z/
Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith,
Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, 
and Wagoner
220 AM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Oklahoma and west central
  Arkansas.

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity 
  will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat 
  illnesses are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ049-053-054-059-063>066-068>076-010100-
/O.CON.KTSA.HT.Y.0014.210731T1700Z-210801T0100Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-
Pawnee-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-
McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Antlers, 
Clayton, Hugo, Pawhuska, Pawnee, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, 
Okmulgee, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, 
McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, and Poteau
220 AM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas.

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high 
  humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which 
  heat illnesses are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911.

&&

$$

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
2 follow-up statements
347 
WWUS74 KTSA 311858
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
158 PM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

ARZ019-020-029-OKZ055>058-060>062-067-010100-
/O.CON.KTSA.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210801T0100Z/
Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith,
Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, 
and Wagoner
158 PM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Oklahoma and west central 
  Arkansas.

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high 
  humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which 
  heat illnesses are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911.

&&

$$

OKZ049-053-010700-
/O.NEW.KTSA.HT.Y.0015.210801T1700Z-210802T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.HT.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210801T0100Z/
Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Including the cities of Antlers, Clayton, and Hugo
158 PM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Pushmataha and Choctaw Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening and from noon to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high 
  humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which 
  heat illnesses are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ054-059-063>066-068>076-010100-
/O.CON.KTSA.HT.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210801T0100Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Osage-Pawnee-Delaware-Creek-
Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-
Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Pawhuska, 
Pawnee, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Tahlequah, 
Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, 
Wilburton, and Poteau
158 PM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas.

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

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high 
  humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which 
  heat illnesses are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911.

&&

$$

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
009 
WWUS74 KTSA 010105
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
805 PM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

ARZ019-020-029-OKZ055>058-060>062-067-010215-
/O.EXP.KTSA.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210801T0100Z/
Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Wagoner-
Including the cities of Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith,
Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, 
and Wagoner
805 PM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Heat index values will continue to fall as the evening wears on.

$$

OKZ049-053-010930-
/O.EXP.KTSA.HT.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210801T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.HT.Y.0015.210801T1700Z-210802T0000Z/
Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Including the cities of Antlers, Clayton, and Hugo
805 PM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Pushmataha and Choctaw Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high 
  humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which 
  heat illnesses are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911.

&&

$$

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ054-059-063>066-068>076-010215-
/O.EXP.KTSA.HT.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210801T0100Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Osage-Pawnee-Delaware-Creek-
Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-
Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Pawhuska, 
Pawnee, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Tahlequah, 
Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, 
Wilburton, and Poteau
805 PM CDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Heat index values will continue to fall as the evening wears on.

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 31, 1:58 PM CDTHeat AdvisoryTSAChoctaw, Pushmataha24 hr

Nearby

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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.