Alert archive / Oklahoma / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this winter storm warning at Feb 15, 2021, 2:02 PM CST for 22 counties in Oklahoma; 4 counties in Arkansas. It took effect at Feb 16, 2021, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 26 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2021, 2:02 PM CST (20:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 17, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
All 26 counties
Benton County, AR, Carroll County, AR, Madison County, AR, Washington County, AR, Adair County, OK, Cherokee County, OK, Choctaw County, OK, Craig County, OK, Creek County, OK, Delaware County, OK, Haskell County, OK, Latimer County, OK, Mayes County, OK, McIntosh County, OK, Muskogee County, OK, Nowata County, OK, Okfuskee County, OK, Okmulgee County, OK, Ottawa County, OK, Pawnee County, OK, Pittsburg County, OK, Pushmataha County, OK, Rogers County, OK, Tulsa County, OK, Wagoner County, OK, Washington County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:05 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.5 | Fayetteville, AR | MEASUREMENT FOR OFFICIAL CLIMATE SITE FOR FAYETTEVILLE DRAKE FIELD. |
| Feb 17, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.8 | 2 Ne Cave Springs, AR | 3/4 INCH OF NEW SNOW IN LAST HOUR. |
| Feb 17, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.6 | Tulsa, OK | MEASUREMENT FOR OFFICIAL CLIMATE SITE FOR TULSA AT THE NWS OFFICE. |
| Feb 17, 3:08 AM CST | SNOW 1.9 | 1 Wsw Oneta, OK | |
| Feb 17, 4:05 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Rogers, AR | |
| Feb 17, 4:45 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 2 Ne Coweta, OK | |
| Feb 17, 5:48 AM CST | SNOW 4.4 | Tulsa, OK | MEASUREMENT FOR OFFICIAL CLIMATE SITE FOR TULSA AT THE NWS OFFICE. |
| Feb 17, 5:59 AM CST | SNOW 2.4 | Fayetteville, AR | UPDATED TOTAL FOR THE OFFICIAL CLIMATE OBSERVATION SITE FOR DRAKE FIELD. |
| Feb 17, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.3 | 2 Ssw Broken Arrow, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-TL-30 BROKEN ARROW 1.5 WSW. |
| Feb 17, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.4 | Broken Arrow 2.2 Sw, OK | |
| Feb 17, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Gentry 5.6 Ene, AR | |
| Feb 17, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 2 S Broken Arrow, OK | |
| Feb 17, 6:20 AM CST | SNOW 4 | S Broken Arrow, OK | MEASURED IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF BROKEN ARROW ABOUT A QUARTER MILE NORTH OF THE CITY BOUNDARY WITH BIXBY. RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Feb 17, 6:30 AM CST | SNOW 2.8 | 4 Ne Bixby, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-TL-81 BIXBY 3.7 NE. |
| Feb 17, 6:45 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 4 S Owasso, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 4 Ene Daisy, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Antlers, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Metalton 3.5 W, AR | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Pawnee 1.4 N, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Tahlequah 2.2 Ssw, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.8 | Holiday Island 1.3 S, AR | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.9 | 2 Nnw Broken Arrow, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-TL-34 BROKEN ARROW 3.0 NNW. |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.9 | Broken Arrow 3.0 Nnw, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 6 Wsw Ballard, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-AD-6 WATTS 7.2 WSW. |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Fayetteville 3.9 W, AR | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 6 Nw Verdigris, OK | 3.5 INCHES OF NEW SNOW SINCE 8 PM 2/16. SNOW DEPTH WAS 7.5 INCHES AS OF 7 AM. |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Drumright 0.6 Sw, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Rogers 2.4 Ssw, AR | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.8 | 5 S Bartlesville, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-WS-4 OCHELATA 5.6 N. |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.9 | Owasso 1.5 Ese, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Nw Bunch, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-AD-2 BUNCH 0.8 N. |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.1 | Tulsa 5.4 Sse, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.4 | 4 Ene Tulsa, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-TL-35 TULSA 3.4 ENE. |
| Feb 17, 7:03 AM CST | SNOW 2.3 | 1 Wsw Oneta, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:15 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Wyandotte, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:22 AM CST | SNOW 3.3 | Fort Gibson, OK | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
| Feb 17, 7:25 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Ralston, OK | MEASURED 3.5 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WITH A SNOW DEPTH OF 8 INCHES. |
| Feb 17, 7:30 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Antlers 6.3 Se, OK | |
| Feb 17, 7:30 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 4.7 Sw Checotah, OK | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 Sw Crosses, AR | COCORAHS STATION AR-MD-2 ELKINS 10.6 SSE. |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Jay 3.3 Nne, OK | |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.8 | Bella Vista 2.2 E, AR | . |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.8 | Decatur 2.6 Ese, AR | |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 4 Nnw Broken Arrow, OK | 3.0 INCHES WITH LIGHT SNOW ONGOING. |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 4 Se Gray, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-TL-39 TULSA 6.3 WSW. |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.1 | Tulsa 8.4 Ese, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-TL-66 TULSA 8.4 ESE. |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 4 Ese Terlton, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-PW-4 TERLTON 3.7 ESE. |
| Feb 17, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Terlton 3.7 Ese, OK | |
| Feb 17, 8:11 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 4 S Tulsa, OK | |
| Feb 17, 8:15 AM CST | SNOW 3.1 | 4 Nne Broken Arrow, OK | 24 HOUR NEW SNOW DEPTH IS 3.1 INCHES. TOTAL SNOW DEPTH IS 7 INCHES. |
| Feb 17, 8:20 AM CST | SNOW 3.3 | 1 Nw Tulsa, OK | SNOW DEPTH 8 INCHES. |
| Feb 17, 8:21 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 3 Ene Sapulpa, OK | |
| Feb 17, 8:25 AM CST | SNOW 2.8 | 2 Ese Muskogee, OK | |
| Feb 17, 8:29 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Verdigris, OK | |
| Feb 17, 8:35 AM CST | SNOW 2.3 | Owasso 4.6 Ene, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-RG-14 OWASSO 4.6 ENE. |
| Feb 17, 8:55 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Miami 5e, OK | |
| Feb 17, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Fayetteville, AR | SOUTHEAST SIDE OF FAYETTEVILLE. |
| Feb 17, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Nnw Miller, AR | COCORAHS STATION AR-BT-55 BELLA VISTA 2.5 SSE. |
| Feb 17, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 3.9 | Glenpool 0.6 S, OK | COCORAHS STATION OK-TL-32 GLENPOOL 0.6 S. |
| Feb 17, 9:21 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Eureka Springs, AR | NEW SNOW. SNOW DEPTH ESTIMATED 4-6 INCHES. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 176 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 649 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 159 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 300 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
648 WWUS44 KTSA 152002 WSWTSA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 202 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...ANOTHER HIGH IMPACT WINTER STORM IS ON THE WAY FOR EASTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TOMORROW INTO WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME ARCTIC COLD CONTINUES THRU TOMORROW MORNING... ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-160415- /O.UPG.KTSA.WS.A.0004.210217T0000Z-210218T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTSA.WS.W.0003.210216T1800Z-210218T1200Z/ /O.CON.KTSA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/ Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian- Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee- Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner- Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell- Latimer-Le Flore- Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, and Poteau 202 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills thru Tuesday morning. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. Moderate to heavy snow expected late Tuesday into Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to unusual demand on the electrical system across the region...rolling blackouts are possible. We are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245- 1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. && $$ 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
7 follow-up statements
780 WWUS44 KTSA 160337 WSWTSA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 937 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...ANOTHER HIGH IMPACT WINTER STORM IS ON THE WAY FOR EASTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS TOMORROW INTO WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME ARCTIC COLD CONTINUES THROUGH TOMORROW MORNING... ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-161200- /O.CON.KTSA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/ /O.CON.KTSA.WS.W.0003.210216T1800Z-210218T1200Z/ Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian- Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee- Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner- Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell- Latimer-Le Flore- Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, and Poteau 937 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills through Tuesday morning. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Moderate to heavy snow expected late Tuesday into Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from noon Tuesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to unusual demand on the electrical system across the region...rolling blackouts are possible. We are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Pets are also susceptible to the extremely cold weather. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure outdoor pets have a warm, dry shelter, and provide sufficient food and fresh water. Wrap pipes with insulation and seal windows to avoid loss of heat from your home. Keep a slow steady stream of water running from indoor faucets, and open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around inside pipes. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245- 1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. && $$ 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
373 WWUS44 KTSA 161004 WSWTSA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 404 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...ANOTHER HIGH IMPACT WINTER STORM IS ON THE WAY FOR EASTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS LATE THIS AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME ARCTIC COLD CONTINUES THIS MORNING... ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-162200- /O.EXT.KTSA.WS.W.0003.210216T2200Z-210218T1200Z/ /O.CON.KTSA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/ Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian- Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee- Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner- Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell- Latimer-Le Flore- Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, and Poteau 404 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills through this morning. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Moderate to heavy snow expected late Tuesday into Wednesday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult late this afternoon into tonight. The very cold wind chills may cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to unusual demand on the electrical system across the region, rolling blackouts are possible. You are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Pets are also susceptible to the extremely cold weather. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure outdoor pets have a warm, dry shelter, and provide sufficient food and fresh water. Wrap pipes with insulation and seal windows to avoid loss of heat from your home. Keep a slow steady stream of water running from indoor faucets, and open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around inside pipes. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245- 1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. && $$ 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
927 WWUS44 KTSA 161453 WSWTSA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 853 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...DANGEROUSLY COLD TEMPERATURES CONTINUE... ...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL RETURNS TONIGHT... ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-162300- /O.EXP.KTSA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/ /O.CON.KTSA.WS.W.0003.210216T2200Z-210218T1200Z/ Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian- Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee- Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner- Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell- Latimer-Le Flore- Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, and Poteau 853 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Moder to heavy snow expected tonight. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas. * WHEN...Winter Storm Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible tonight. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The extreme cold has resulted in unusual demand on the electrical system across the region and rolling blackouts are ongoing. You are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Pets are also susceptible to the extremely cold weather. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure outdoor pets have a warm, dry shelter, and provide sufficient food and fresh water. Wrap pipes with insulation and seal windows to avoid loss of heat from your home. Keep a slow steady stream of water running from indoor faucets, and open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around inside pipes. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245- 1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. && $$ 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
347 WWUS44 KTSA 171011 WSWTSA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 411 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-180000- /O.EXT.KTSA.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T0000Z/ Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian- Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee- Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner- Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell- Latimer-Le Flore- Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Springdale, Huntsville, Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, Wilburton, and Poteau 411 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow diminishing to light snow today. Additional accumulation up to 2 inches * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The extreme cold has resulted in unusual demand on the electrical system across the region and rolling blackouts are ongoing. You are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Pets are also susceptible to the extremely cold weather. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If this is not possible, make sure outdoor pets have a warm, dry shelter, and provide sufficient food and fresh water. Wrap pipes with insulation and seal windows to avoid loss of heat from your home. Keep a slow steady stream of water running from indoor faucets, and open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around inside pipes. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245- 1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. && $$ Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings. For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/tsa
411 WWUS44 KTSA 171752 WSWTSA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1152 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...Winter Storm Moving East... ARZ001-010-OKZ054>075-171900- /O.CAN.KTSA.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T0000Z/ Benton-Washington AR-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa- Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee- Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg- Haskell-Latimer- Including the cities of Rogers, Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Nowata, Vinita, Miami, Pawnee, Tulsa, Claremore, Pryor, Grove, Jay, Sapulpa, Okemah, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Tahlequah, Stilwell, Muskogee, Checotah, Sallisaw, McAlester, Stigler, and Wilburton 1152 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The potential for additional accumulating snow has ended across much of eastern Oklahoma and portions of far northwest Arkansas. Isolated flurries may continue through the afternoon however no little to no accumulation is expected. Roadways likely remain snow packed across much of the region and travel conditions will continue to be impacted. Additionally, the extended duration of very cold temperatures has resulted in unusual demand on the electrical system across the region and rolling blackouts remain possible. You are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. $$ ARZ002-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053-076-180000- /O.CON.KTSA.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T0000Z/ Carroll-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw- Le Flore- Including the cities of Berryville, Eureka Springs, Huntsville, Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, and Poteau 1152 AM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow diminishing to light snow today. Additional accumulation generally less than one inch with isolated amounts near 2 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roadways may be snow packed across the region and travel will continue to be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...the extended duration of very cold temperatures has resulted in unusual demand on the electrical system across the region and rolling blackouts remain possible. You are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245- 1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. && $$ Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings. For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/tsa
398 WWUS44 KTSA 172044 WSWTSA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 244 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...Winter Storm Moving East... ARZ002-011-172145- /O.CAN.KTSA.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T0000Z/ Carroll-Madison- Including the cities of Berryville, Eureka Springs, and Huntsville 244 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The potential for additional accumulating snow has ended across portions of far northwest Arkansas. Isolated flurries may continue through the afternoon however, little to no accumulation is expected. Roadways likely remain snow packed across much of the region and travel conditions will continue to be impacted. Additionally, the extended duration of very cold temperatures has resulted in unusual demand on the electrical system across the region and rolling blackouts remain possible. You are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves.. $$ ARZ019-020-029-OKZ049-053-076-180000- /O.CON.KTSA.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T0000Z/ Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-Le Flore- Including the cities of Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, and Poteau 244 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow diminishing to light snow today. Additional accumulation generally less than one inch with isolated amounts near 2 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roadways may be snow packed across the region and travel will continue to be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...the extended duration of very cold temperatures has resulted in unusual demand on the electrical system across the region and rolling blackouts remain possible. You are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245- 1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. && $$ Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio,commercial radio or television for the latest information,forecasts,and warnings. For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/tsa
854 WWUS44 KTSA 180002 WSWTSA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 602 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ARZ019-020-029-OKZ049-053-076-180115- /O.EXP.KTSA.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210218T0000Z/ Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-Le Flore- Including the cities of Van Buren, Ozark, Charleston, Fort Smith, Antlers, Clayton, Hugo, and Poteau 602 PM CST Wed Feb 17 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The potential for additional accumulating snow has ended across portions of far southeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Roadways, especially side streets and neighborhoods, likely remain snow packed across much of the region and travel conditions will continue to be impacted. Additionally, the extended duration of very cold temperatures has resulted in unusual demand on the electrical system across the region and rolling blackouts remain possible. You are encouraged to find ways to conserve power over the next few days until the arctic cold leaves. $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 3:16 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Choctaw, Craig, Creek, Delaware and 16 more | 11 hr |
| Feb 15, 1:20 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Mayes and 10 more | 115 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.