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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 359, NWS Tulsa, OK

September 8, 20234 counties in Arkansas

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Sep 8, 2023, 5:28 AM CDT for 4 counties in Arkansas. It was in force for 47 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Sep 8, 2023, 5:28 AM CDT (10:28 UTC)
Expired: Sep 8, 2023, 6:15 AM CDT
In force: 47 min
Issued by: NWS Tulsa, OK
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Crawford County, AR, Franklin County, AR, Sebastian County, AR, Washington County, AR

The radar

The Western Arkansas radar (KSRX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 151 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 2480 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 84 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Tulsa, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Sep 8, 2:22 AM CDT, 3 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 8, 2:22 AM CDT, 3 hours 6 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
222 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.SHORT TERM...
(Today)
Issued at 221 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

Elevated storms are ongoing early this morning across parts of
northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas, with additional
storms in south central and southeast Kansas. The storms have
developed on the north side of the 850mb front stretched northwest
to southeast across the area. Coverage is likely to expand across
parts of northeast and east central Oklahoma, as well as western
Arkansas toward daybreak as a mid level disturbance moves through
the area. These storms should continue into southeast Oklahoma,
as well, through the morning. Marginally severe hail will
continue to be possible with the strongest storms given the
available CAPE and deep layer shear. Afternoon redevelopment
should be focused across areas along and south of I-40, closer to
the surface front. Severe hail and wind gusts will be a threat
with afternoon development given a forecast increase in deep layer
shear in southeast Oklahoma and continued instability in the
region.

Consideration was given to another Heat Advisory for parts of
southeast Oklahoma this afternoon, with forecast heat index
values approaching 105 in a few areas. However, with increased
cloud cover and potential for storms likely to lead to
temperatures lower than seen yesterday overall, elected to not
issue one this morning.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tonight through Thursday)
Issued at 221 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

Thunderstorm potential will continue into Friday night across
mainly southeast Oklahoma, with the severe threat extending into
the evening as well. Drier air filtering in from the northeast
will lead to noticeably lower overnight temperatures especially
across northwest Arkansas and parts of northeast Oklahoma near the
Kansas and Missouri borders. More northerly upper level flow
should lead to fairly pleasant weather for the weekend, with low
humidity, dry conditions and daytime temperatures running near to
just above normal.

Unsettled weather will return for the next work week, as a large
trough over the Northern United States drags a cold front
southward through the Plains early in the week. Widespread
rainfall is likely to accompany the front, with the best chances
coming Monday and into Monday night. A prolonged period of below
normal temperatures will follow the front as well, lasting at
least through the remainder of the week. Trends indicate largely
dry weather for much of the mid to late week period beneath an
expansive surface high pressure area, and as such, have undercut
the NBM POPs a bit most days after Tuesday. Rain chances look to
go up again just beyond this forecast on Friday as another system
moves through.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1214 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

Scattered thunderstorms across northeast OK will continue to
develop at times overnight and gradually move southeast towards
northwest AR. The main impacts from these storms will be
lightning, brief heavy rain, small hail, and potentially gusty
winds as well. Storms will also be possible at KMLC but the
probability appears to be lower. Brief CIGS below 10 kft and
potentially as low as 4 kft could develop with any storms but
should quickly lift.

Much of Friday will be dry after the storms clear, with light
winds and clearing skies.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL   93  66  91  64 /  20  10   0   0
FSM   91  67  92  64 /  60  10   0   0
MLC   97  68  93  63 /  40  30  10   0
BVO   90  60  90  57 /  20   0   0   0
FYV   87  59  87  56 /  50  10   0   0
BYV   84  58  83  57 /  50   0   0   0
MKO   92  66  90  62 /  30  10   0   0
MIO   88  59  87  59 /  40   0   0   0
F10   94  66  90  63 /  20  10   0   0
HHW   97  70  92  65 /  40  40  20   0

&&

.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...None.
AR...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...22
LONG TERM....22
AVIATION...06

Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 8, 4:47 AM CDT, 41 minutes before

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 8, 3:56 AM CDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
356 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

OKZ058-080930-
Ottawa OK-
356 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN OTTAWA COUNTY
THROUGH 430 AM CDT...

At 355 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 3 miles
southwest of Quapaw, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Miami...                          Baxter Springs...
Commerce...                       Quapaw...
Wyandotte...                      Treece...
Picher...                         Ottawa...
Peoria...                         Cardin...
Twin Bridges State Park...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 306 and 322.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3697 9462 3667 9462 3667 9466 3688 9495
      3700 9485 3700 9472
TIME...MOT...LOC 0855Z 301DEG 40KT 3692 9481

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special weather statement, Sep 8, 4:22 AM CDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
422 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

ARZ001-010-OKZ063-081000-
Benton AR-Washington AR-Delaware OK-
422 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT BENTON...NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
AND SOUTHEASTERN DELAWARE COUNTIES THROUGH 500 AM CDT...

At 422 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near
Gravette, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects.

Locations in or near the path include...
Rogers...                         Bentonville...
Siloam Springs...                 Bella Vista...
Lowell...                         Pea Ridge...
Gentry...                         Tontitown...
Gravette...                       Cave Springs...
Decatur...                        West Siloam Springs...
Highfill...                       Springtown...
Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...
Hiwasse...
Maysville...                      Miller...
Centerton...                      Elm Springs...

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 78 and 93.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3604 9453 3609 9455 3616 9456 3616 9459
      3645 9472 3650 9460 3650 9422 3639 9390
TIME...MOT...LOC 0922Z 314DEG 38KT 3640 9448

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special weather statement, Sep 8, 4:30 AM CDT, 58 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
430 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

ARZ001-010-OKZ063-069-081000-
Benton AR-Washington AR-Adair OK-Delaware OK-
430 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BENTON...
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...SOUTHEASTERN DELAWARE AND NORTHERN ADAIR
COUNTIES THROUGH 500 AM CDT...

At 430 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 3 miles
south of Colcord, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Siloam Springs...                 Gentry...
Tontitown...                      West Siloam Springs...
Colcord...                        Kansas...
Highfill...                       Watts...
Oaks...                           Springtown...
Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...
Twin Oaks...
Lake Francis...                   Fairmount...
Savoy...                          Ballard...
Healing Springs...                Wedington...
Gallitin...                       Rhea...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3628 9424 3600 9435 3612 9480 3616 9480
      3616 9487 3634 9481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0930Z 279DEG 45KT 3621 9470

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special weather statement, Sep 8, 4:34 AM CDT, 54 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
434 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

OKZ058-081000-
Ottawa OK-
434 AM CDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL OTTAWA COUNTY THROUGH
500 AM CDT...

At 433 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near
Miami, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Miami...                          Commerce...
Fairland...                       Wyandotte...
Narcissa...                       Ottawa...
Twin Bridges State Park...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 299 and 314.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3690 9462 3667 9462 3667 9465 3675 9498
      3694 9496
TIME...MOT...LOC 0933Z 278DEG 44KT 3683 9485

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Special weather statement, Sep 8, 4:50 AM CDT, 38 minutes before

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 7, 11:53 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Nowata	37 min
Sep 8, 12:53 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Craig	37 min
Sep 8, 1:38 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Craig	37 min
Sep 8, 3:51 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Adair, Delaware	39 min
Sep 8, 3:56 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Ottawa	34 min
Sep 8, 4:30 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Adair	30 min
Sep 8, 4:34 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Ottawa	26 min
Sep 8, 4:50 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Adair	25 min
Sep 8, 5:11 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Adair	49 min
Sep 8, 12:47 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	28 min
Sep 8, 1:23 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Okfuskee	37 min
Sep 8, 2:11 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Okfuskee	34 min
Sep 8, 2:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Okfuskee	46 min
Sep 8, 2:45 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	McIntosh	30 min
Sep 8, 3:04 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Okfuskee	26 min
Sep 8, 3:29 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	McIntosh	46 min
Sep 8, 4:09 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	51 min
Sep 8, 5:01 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Latimer	44 min
Sep 8, 5:46 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Latimer	44 min
Sep 8, 6:20 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Choctaw	25 min
Sep 8, 4:22 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Benton	38 min
Sep 8, 4:29 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Crawford, Washington	46 min
Sep 8, 5:05 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Crawford, Franklin, Washington	40 min
Sep 8, 5:49 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Sebastian	26 min
Sep 8, 6:10 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Franklin, Sebastian	35 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.