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Frost Advisory 1, NWS Tulsa, OK

April 21, 20214 counties in Arkansas; 5 counties in Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this frost advisory at Apr 21, 2021, 3:41 AM CDT for 4 counties in Arkansas; 5 counties in Oklahoma. It took effect at Apr 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2021, 3:41 AM CDT (08:41 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 21, 2021, 1:18 PM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Tulsa, OK

Counties Benton County, AR, Carroll County, AR, Madison County, AR, Washington County, AR, Adair County, OK, Craig County, OK, Delaware County, OK, Nowata County, OK, Ottawa County, OK

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 88 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 2021-04-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 8 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 2021-04-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -66 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
8 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
830 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-66 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

622 
WWUS74 KTSA 210841
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
341 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ056>058-063-069-211645-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FR.Y.0001.210422T0600Z-210422T1300Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Delaware-
Adair-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Nowata, 
Vinita, Miami, Grove, Jay, and Stilwell
341 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning today, sub-freezing temperatures
  as low as the mid 20s. For the Frost Advisory tonight, 
  temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

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

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT this morning. 
  For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...These conditions will kill plants and other tender 
  vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should also be taken to protect small plants and
tender vegetation.

&&

$$

ARZ019-020-029-OKZ049-053>055-059>062-064>068-070>076-211400-
/O.CON.KTSA.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/
Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-
Washington OK-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Wagoner-Cherokee-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-
Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith,
Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Pawnee, Tulsa, 
Claremore, Pryor, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, 
Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, 
and Poteau
341 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the mid 20s 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...These conditions will kill plants and other tender 
  vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should also be taken to protect small plants and
tender vegetation.

&&

$$

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for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings.
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/tsa
3 follow-up statements
150 
WWUS74 KTSA 211354
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
854 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ056>058-063-069-212200-
/O.EXP.KTSA.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTSA.FR.Y.0001.210422T0600Z-210422T1300Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Delaware-
Adair-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Nowata, 
Vinita, Miami, Grove, Jay, and Stilwell
854 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation
  tonight into Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left 
  unprotected from the cold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Cover outdoor plants or bring them indoors.

&&

$$

ARZ019-020-029-OKZ049-053>055-059>062-064>068-070>076-211500-
/O.EXP.KTSA.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210421T1400Z/
Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-
Washington OK-Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Wagoner-Cherokee-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-
Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith,
Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Pawnee, Tulsa, 
Claremore, Pryor, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, 
Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, 
and Poteau
854 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing for most locations across
eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Any remaining locations
will continue to warm above freezing over the next hour, thus the
freeze warning will be allowed to expire. 

$$

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
413 
WWUS74 KTSA 211534
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1034 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ056>058-063-069-220000-
/O.CON.KTSA.FR.Y.0001.210422T0600Z-210422T1300Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Delaware-
Adair-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Nowata, 
Vinita, Miami, Grove, Jay, and Stilwell
1034 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation tonight into Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left 
  unprotected from the cold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Cover outdoor plants or bring them indoors.

&&

$$

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
166 
WWUS74 KTSA 211818
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
118 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

ARZ001-002-010-011-OKZ056>058-063-069-221300-
/O.UPG.KTSA.FR.Y.0001.210422T0600Z-210422T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.FZ.W.0004.210422T0600Z-210422T1300Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Delaware-
Adair-
Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, 
Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Nowata, 
Vinita, Miami, Grove, Jay, and Stilwell
118 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...These conditions will kill plants and other tender 
  vegetation that are left outdoors or unprotected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect small plants and tender 
vegetation.

&&

$$

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
Apr 21, 1:18 PM CDTFreeze WarningTSABenton, Carroll, Madison, Washington19 hr

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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.