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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 385, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 16, 2024, 7:52 PM CDT for Osage County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 53 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
- Aug 16, 2024, 7:52 PM CDT (00:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 16, 2024, 8:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 53 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 70.0 mph
County Osage County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 3:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 233 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
- 1380 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -47 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1791 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 163 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 2.6
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 Aug 16, 6:26 PM CDT, 1 hour 26 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 16, 6:26 PM CDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
626 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
...New AVIATION...
.SHORT TERM...
(Through tonight )
Issued at 210 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
Small cluster of storms keeps chugging along across southern
Kansas this afternoon near a frontal boundary. A very unstable and
weakly capped airmass resides south of the boundary over much of
eastern OK, with DCAPES >1500. Present trends continue to defy CAM
solutions and imply a threat of this cluster eventually moving
into far northeast OK later this afternoon, posing at least a low
threat of damaging wind gusts given the environment south of the
boundary.
Otherwise, dangerously hot and humid conditions persist this
afternoon with heat warnings/advisories continuing through 9 PM.
Still expected re-juivenated convection later this evening north
of the boundary with greatest concentration of storms across NE OK
and NW AR this evening and overnight. Some storm organization is
likely with relatively strong deep layer flow for August, with
damaging wind gusts the primary hazard, but some large hail
potential as well at least initially. Pockets of heavy rainfall
also appear likely, which could lead to localized flooding
potential if heavier rain rates can coincide with locations that
have seen heavier totals as of late.
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Tomorrow through Friday)
Issued at 210 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
Expectation is for convection to be ongoing across mainly NW AR
early Saturday morning. The brunt of organized activity may have
mostly shifted east and south by 12z or shortly thereafter, some
continued rejuvenation of storms remains possible through the
morning within the frontal zone draped across extreme NE OK and NW
AR. The severe threat should be lower at this point, but the
heavy rain threat will continue. Outside of the influence of any
morning convection, dangerously hot and humid conditions are once
again expected Saturday, and additional heat warnings and
advisories have been issued. Notable exception may be the above
mentioned area of NW AR and extreme NE OK where residual cloud
cover may hamper this to some degree. FOr the time being have
kept NW AR out of any headlines, and went with an advisory for the
AR River valley area as confidence is lower in those areas.
Some additional thunderstorm chances continue Late Saturday into
Sunday, primarily across NW AR. Hot weather will continue with
additional headlines likely needed for some areas. Overall the
pattern favors a gradual trend toward not as hot and humid weather
from Monday onward and, whole the forecast does not explicitly
mention any storm chances next week, we do remain on the periphery
of upper ridge with a NNW flow aloft, raising some uncertainty in
keeping a dry forecast. IN any case we will get a break from the
excessive heat, first across NW AR/NE OK, then most everywhere by
mid-week.
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 626 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
An isolated severe thunderstorm has shifted east of KROG with conditions
improving. Additional thunderstorms are expected to develop across
far NE OK/NW AR by late evening with cluster of storms likely
impacting several TAF sites across aforementioned area into the
overnight hours. IFR conditions will be possible in the stronger
storms with very heavy rain/gusty winds. Additional storms may
also redevelop on western flank of activity in convergent zone of
low level jet. Thunderstorm chances are expected to diminish by
mid morning Saturday with VFR conditions for the remainder of the
forecast period.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL 76 98 76 96 / 30 10 10 10
FSM 78 97 77 99 / 20 20 10 10
MLC 78 99 76 101 / 10 10 0 10
BVO 71 97 71 94 / 40 20 10 10
FYV 72 94 71 94 / 60 40 10 20
BYV 70 94 70 92 / 70 50 20 20
MKO 75 96 75 96 / 30 20 10 10
MIO 70 94 70 91 / 70 30 10 10
F10 75 99 74 98 / 20 10 0 10
HHW 78 102 77 104 / 0 0 0 0
&&
.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Heat Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for OKZ054-058-059-063-
068-069.
Excessive Heat Warning until 9 PM CDT this evening for OKZ049-
053-055>057-060>062-064>067-070>076.
Heat Advisory from noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday for OKZ054>059-063-
068-072.
Excessive Heat Warning from noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday for OKZ049-
053-060>062-064>067-070-071-073>076.
AR...Heat Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for ARZ001-002-010-011.
Excessive Heat Warning until 9 PM CDT this evening for ARZ019-
020-029.
Heat Advisory from noon to 9 PM CDT Saturday for ARZ019-020-029.
&&
SHORT TERM...14
LONG TERM....14
AVIATION...12Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 16, 5:05 PM CDT, 2 hours 47 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
513 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
ARZ001-002-011-162245-
Carroll AR-Madison AR-Benton AR-
513 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN BENTON...NORTH CENTRAL
MADISON AND SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...
At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 4 miles south of South West City to 3 miles south
of Pea Ridge to 6 miles north of War Eagle to 2 miles northeast of
Clifty. Movement was east at 15 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...
Rogers... Bentonville...
Eureka Springs... Bella Vista...
Pea Ridge... Gravette...
Garfield... Hiwasse...
Clifty... Miller...
Avoca... Rockhouse...
Hill Top... Beaver Lake...
Walnut Hill... Larue...
Lookout...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 87 and 93.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
northwestern Arkansas...and northeastern Oklahoma.
&&
LAT...LON 3621 9355 3619 9376 3634 9399 3637 9420
3645 9461 3647 9461 3650 9452 3650 9418
3646 9397 3638 9369
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 254DEG 15KT 3646 9460 3639 9413 3636 9392 3625
9377
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHLocal storm report, Aug 16, 5:21 PM CDT, 2 hours 31 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
521 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0414 PM Hail 9 N Pawhuska 36.80N 96.34W
08/16/2024 M2.00 Inch Osage OK Trained Spotter
A lot of hail up to 2 inches in size
covering the ground on Highway 99 north of
Pawhuska.
&&Special weather statement, Aug 16, 5:44 PM CDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
544 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
ARZ001-002-162315-
Carroll AR-Benton AR-
544 PM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN BENTON AND
NORTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles
south of Pea Ridge, moving east at 30 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...
Rogers... Bentonville...
Bella Vista... Pea Ridge...
Garfield... Gateway...
Beaver... Miller...
Centerton... Avoca...
Hill Top... Walnut Hill...
Busch...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 86 and 93.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
northwestern Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3647 9375 3633 9427 3650 9428 3650 9377
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 272DEG 24KT 3639 9414
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 7:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Ottawa | 41 min |
| Aug 16, 7:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Delaware, Ottawa | 24 min |
| Aug 16, 8:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Pawnee | 30 min |
| Aug 16, 8:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Delaware | 43 min |
| Aug 16, 8:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage | 50 min |
| Aug 16, 8:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Nowata | 50 min |
| Aug 16, 8:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Nowata, Rogers, Washington | 39 min |
| Aug 16, 8:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Ottawa | 17 min |
| Aug 16, 8:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Ottawa | 47 min |
| Aug 16, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Osage, Pawnee | 39 min |
| Aug 16, 9:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Delaware, Mayes, Rogers | 44 min |
| Aug 16, 9:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Delaware | 26 min |
| Aug 16, 9:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Delaware, Mayes, Rogers | 32 min |
| Aug 16, 10:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair | 51 min |
| Aug 16, 10:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah | 40 min |
| Aug 16, 10:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Sequoyah | 50 min |
| Aug 16, 11:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | LeFlore, Sequoyah | 59 min |
| Aug 16, 11:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 38 min |
| Aug 17, 12:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Adair | 30 min |
| Aug 17, 12:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair | 43 min |
| Aug 17, 12:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Cherokee | 23 min |
| Aug 17, 12:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Mayes | 47 min |
| Aug 17, 1:01 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Craig | 44 min |
| Aug 17, 1:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Adair, Cherokee | 47 min |
| Aug 17, 1:18 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Cherokee | 42 min |
| Aug 17, 1:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee | 42 min |
| Aug 17, 1:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Craig | 48 min |
| Aug 17, 1:44 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah | 46 min |
| Aug 17, 2:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Cherokee | 28 min |
| Aug 17, 2:05 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 2:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Sequoyah | 48 min |
| Aug 17, 2:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Cherokee | 44 min |
| Aug 17, 2:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes | 50 min |
| Aug 17, 2:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Adair, Sequoyah | 5 hr |
| Aug 17, 2:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Wagoner | 32 min |
| Aug 17, 3:01 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Craig | 119 min |
| Aug 17, 3:27 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | LeFlore, Sequoyah | 5 hr |
| Aug 17, 3:50 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Sequoyah | 57 min |
| Aug 17, 4:06 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 4:52 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Mayes | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 5:10 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | LeFlore | 50 min |
| Aug 17, 5:20 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | LeFlore | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 5:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 22 min |
| Aug 17, 5:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Sequoyah | 49 min |
| Aug 17, 5:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 44 min |
| Aug 17, 5:51 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TSA | Haskell, LeFlore | 5 hr |
| Aug 17, 6:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Haskell, LeFlore, Sequoyah | 43 min |
| Aug 17, 6:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 25 min |
| Aug 17, 6:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | LeFlore | 54 min |
| Aug 17, 6:49 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Muskogee, Sequoyah | 6 hr |
| Aug 17, 7:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Muskogee | 28 min |
| Aug 17, 7:34 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Cherokee, McIntosh, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner | 41 min |
| Aug 17, 7:57 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | TSA | Adair, Sequoyah | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 8:01 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | TSA | LeFlore, Sequoyah | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 8:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Muskogee | 31 min |
| Aug 17, 8:41 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Muskogee | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 11:13 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Haskell | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 1:45 PM CDT | Excessive Heat Warning | TSA | Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Haskell, Latimer, McIntosh and 12 more | 31 hr |
| Aug 17, 1:45 PM CDT | Heat Advisory | TSA | Adair, Choctaw, Craig, Delaware, Nowata, Ottawa and 3 more | 30 hr |
| Aug 16, 8:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Benton, Madison, Washington | 49 min |
| Aug 16, 8:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Benton, Carroll, Madison | 44 min |
| Aug 16, 9:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | Benton, Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Washington | 51 min |
| Aug 16, 9:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Benton | 34 min |
| Aug 16, 9:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Benton, Carroll, Madison, Washington | 3 hr |
| Aug 17, 2:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Crawford | 42 min |
| Aug 17, 2:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Sebastian | 46 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.