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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Tulsa, OK

March 13, 202522 counties in Oklahoma; 4 counties in Arkansas

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this wind advisory at Mar 13, 2025, 1:56 PM CDT for 22 counties in Oklahoma; 4 counties in Arkansas. It took effect at Mar 14, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2025, 1:56 PM CDT (18:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2025, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
12 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 18:55 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 12:00Z, 6.9 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2025-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 556 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 12:00Z on 2025-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 0 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
556 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-191 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1721 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-8 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

697 
WWUS74 KTSA 131856
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
156 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

ARZ001-010-OKZ054>071-140300-
/O.UPG.KTSA.HW.A.0001.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTSA.HW.W.0001.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
Benton-Washington AR-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Muskogee, Rogers, Grove, Jay, Miami,
Nowata, Wagoner, Stilwell, Vinita, Claremore, Pawnee,
Bentonville, Tulsa, Fayetteville, Pryor, Okemah, Checotah,
Springdale, Tahlequah, Sapulpa, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, and
Okmulgee
156 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will damage some trees and power lines 
  resulting in local power outages. Some property could be damaged. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to sudden 
gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 
Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on bridges and 
overpasses.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ARZ002-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053-072>076-140300-
/O.NEW.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
Carroll-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Sallisaw, Charleston, Huntsville,
Wilburton, Hugo, Eureka Springs, McAlester, Poteau, Fort Smith,
Clayton, Antlers, Stigler, Ozark, Berryville, and Van Buren
156 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Franklin, and 
  Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma, Sequoyah, Choctaw, Haskell, 
  Latimer, Le Flore, Pittsburg, and Pushmataha Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down. Drivers of high profile vehicles should 
  be alert to sudden gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
721 
WWUS74 KTSA 140218
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
918 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

ARZ001-010-OKZ054>071-141030-
/O.CON.KTSA.HW.W.0001.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
Benton-Washington AR-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Claremore, Okmulgee, Bentonville, Pawnee,
Fayetteville, Nowata, Checotah, Okemah, Grove, Pryor, Pawhuska,
Sapulpa, Wagoner, Muskogee, Jay, Tahlequah, Miami, Vinita,
Bartlesville, Rogers, Tulsa, Springdale, and Stilwell
918 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will damage some trees and power lines 
  resulting in local power outages. Some property could be damaged. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to sudden 
gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 
Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on bridges and 
overpasses.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ARZ002-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053-072>076-141030-
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
Carroll-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Sallisaw, Ozark, Hugo, McAlester,
Stigler, Eureka Springs, Fort Smith, Charleston, Van Buren,
Huntsville, Clayton, Poteau, Antlers, Wilburton, and Berryville
918 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Franklin, and 
  Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma, Sequoyah, Choctaw, Haskell, 
  Latimer, Le Flore, Pittsburg, and Pushmataha Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down. Drivers of high profile vehicles should 
  be alert to sudden gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Lacy
558 
WWUS74 KTSA 140851
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
351 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARZ001-010-OKZ054>071-150100-
/O.CON.KTSA.HW.W.0001.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
Benton-Washington AR-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Bentonville, Tulsa, Okmulgee,
Fayetteville, Jay, Claremore, Vinita, Okemah, Nowata, Muskogee,
Wagoner, Pawhuska, Rogers, Pryor, Bartlesville, Tahlequah,
Stilwell, Grove, Pawnee, Miami, Checotah, Sapulpa, and Springdale
351 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 
PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will damage some trees and power lines 
  resulting in local power outages. Some property could be damaged. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to sudden 
gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 
Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on bridges and 
overpasses.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ARZ002-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053-072>076-150100-
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
Carroll-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Charleston, Poteau, Huntsville, Fort
Smith, Ozark, Clayton, Sallisaw, Antlers, Van Buren, Hugo,
McAlester, Wilburton, Eureka Springs, Berryville, and Stigler
351 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM 
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Franklin, and 
  Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma, Sequoyah, Choctaw, Haskell, 
  Latimer, Le Flore, Pittsburg, and Pushmataha Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down. Drivers of high profile vehicles should 
  be alert to sudden gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

05
190 
WWUS74 KTSA 141431
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
931 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARZ001-010-OKZ054>071-142245-
/O.CON.KTSA.HW.W.0001.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
Benton-Washington AR-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Vinita, Miami, Tulsa, Jay, Okemah,
Nowata, Pawnee, Wagoner, Okmulgee, Muskogee, Rogers, Grove,
Checotah, Pawhuska, Springdale, Bentonville, Pryor, Claremore,
Bartlesville, Tahlequah, Sapulpa, Stilwell, and Fayetteville
931 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will damage some trees and power lines 
  resulting in local power outages. Some property could be damaged. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to sudden 
gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 
Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on bridges and 
overpasses.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ARZ002-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053-072>076-142245-
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.250314T1500Z-250315T0100Z/
Carroll-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Fort Smith, Sallisaw, Antlers, Eureka
Springs, Van Buren, Huntsville, Hugo, Clayton, Ozark, McAlester,
Poteau, Wilburton, Berryville, Charleston, and Stigler
931 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Franklin, and 
  Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma, Sequoyah, Choctaw, Haskell, 
  Latimer, Le Flore, Pittsburg, and Pushmataha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down. Drivers of high profile vehicles should 
  be alert to sudden gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
824 
WWUS74 KTSA 141830
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
130 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARZ001-010-OKZ054>071-150300-
/O.EXT.KTSA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
Benton-Washington AR-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Okemah, Springdale, Jay, Checotah,
Muskogee, Sapulpa, Nowata, Fayetteville, Wagoner, Tulsa,
Tahlequah, Grove, Okmulgee, Pawhuska, Bartlesville, Vinita,
Rogers, Bentonville, Claremore, Pawnee, Stilwell, Miami, and
Pryor
130 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will damage some trees and power lines 
  resulting in local power outages. Some property could be damaged. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to sudden 
gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 
Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on bridges and 
overpasses.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

Report any fires immediately to local authorities as these winds 
could cause fires to spread quickly.

&&

$$

ARZ002-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053-072>076-150300-
/O.EXT.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
Carroll-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Hugo, Charleston, Clayton, Eureka
Springs, Antlers, Wilburton, Poteau, Ozark, Sallisaw, McAlester,
Van Buren, Huntsville, Stigler, Fort Smith, and Berryville
130 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Franklin, and 
  Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma, Sequoyah, Choctaw, Haskell, 
  Latimer, Le Flore, Pittsburg, and Pushmataha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down. Drivers of high profile vehicles should 
  be alert to sudden gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Report any fires immediately to local authorities as these winds 
could cause fires to spread quickly.

&&

$$
830 
WWUS74 KTSA 142206
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
506 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

OKZ072>074-150300-
/O.UPG.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KTSA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-
Including the cities of Sallisaw, McAlester, and Stigler
506 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Sequoyah, Haskell, and Pittsburg Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will damage some trees and power lines 
  resulting in local power outages. Some property could be damaged. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to sudden 
gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 
Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on bridges and 
overpasses.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ARZ001-010-OKZ054>071-150300-
/O.CON.KTSA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
Benton-Washington AR-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-
Pawnee-Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-
Wagoner-Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Sapulpa, Grove, Checotah, Muskogee, Jay,
Rogers, Fayetteville, Pawhuska, Springdale, Nowata, Pryor,
Vinita, Tahlequah, Bartlesville, Stilwell, Okmulgee, Tulsa,
Okemah, Miami, Claremore, Pawnee, Wagoner, and Bentonville
506 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will damage some trees and power lines 
  resulting in local power outages. Some property could be damaged. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to sudden 
gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. 
Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on bridges and 
overpasses.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

ARZ002-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053-075-076-150300-
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
Carroll-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Clayton, Hugo, Berryville, Eureka
Springs, Van Buren, Poteau, Ozark, Huntsville, Charleston,
Wilburton, Fort Smith, and Antlers
506 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Franklin, and 
  Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma, Choctaw, Latimer, Le Flore, and 
  Pushmataha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down. Drivers of high profile vehicles should 
  be alert to sudden gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

RJS
841 
WWUS74 KTSA 150100
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
800 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARZ001-010-OKZ054>074-150300-
/O.CAN.KTSA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
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-
Including the cities of Sapulpa, Grove, Checotah, Muskogee, Jay,
Rogers, Fayetteville, Pawhuska, Springdale, Nowata, Pryor,
Vinita, Tahlequah, McAlester, Stigler, Bartlesville, Stilwell,
Okmulgee, Tulsa, Okemah, Miami, Claremore, Pawnee, Wagoner,
Sallisaw, and Bentonville
800 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down. Drivers of high profile vehicles should 
  be alert to sudden gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ARZ002-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053-075-076-150300-
/O.CON.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
Carroll-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-
Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Clayton, Hugo, Berryville, Eureka
Springs, Van Buren, Poteau, Ozark, Huntsville, Charleston,
Wilburton, Fort Smith, and Antlers
800 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Franklin, and 
  Sebastian Counties. In Oklahoma, Choctaw, Latimer, Le Flore, and 
  Pushmataha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down. Drivers of high profile vehicles should 
  be alert to sudden gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

RJS
642 
WWUS74 KTSA 150248
NPWTSA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
948 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-150400-
/O.EXP.KTSA.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250315T0300Z/
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 Hugo, Sapulpa, Grove, Checotah, Poteau,
Muskogee, Jay, Rogers, Fayetteville, Berryville, Pawhuska,
Springdale, Nowata, Pryor, Vinita, Tahlequah, Fort Smith,
McAlester, Stigler, Clayton, Bartlesville, Stilwell, Okmulgee,
Tulsa, Okemah, Antlers, Miami, Claremore, Pawnee, Eureka Springs,
Van Buren, Wagoner, Sallisaw, Ozark, Huntsville, Charleston,
Wilburton, and Bentonville
948 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish through the night across much of the 
area. However, there will be occasional gusts to 45 mph in a few 
spots over the next few hours.

$$

RJS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 13, 12:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Updated at 1218 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025
  • Impactful weather day on Friday with dangerous fire weather conditions, strong winds, and some potential for strong and/or severe thunderstorms for far eastern parts of the forecast area.
  • Well above average temperatures through Friday; slightly cooler this weekend behind a weak and dry cold front.
  • Well above average temperatures and gusty south winds return early next week, with at least elevated fire weather danger developing.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 12:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1222 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1218 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

  - Impactful weather day on Friday with dangerous fire weather
    conditions, strong winds, and some potential for strong and/or
    severe thunderstorms for far eastern parts of the forecast
    area.

  - Well above average temperatures through Friday; slightly
    cooler this weekend behind a weak and dry cold front.

  - Well above average temperatures and gusty south winds return
    early next week, with at least elevated fire weather danger
    developing.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1023 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

One stubborn area of fog across western Mayes Co. is slowly
dissipating this morning and should finally mix out in another
hour or two with insolation. Otherwise a "calm before the storm"
sort of day with mostly sunny conditions and well above normal
afternoon highs and light south winds. Forecast for today is
trending well and no updates will be issued at this time.

Nothing in the incoming 12z model data to weaken our confidence in
a highly impactful wind event for much of the area Friday, along
with extremely critical fire weather conditions, with northeast OK
remaining the area of greatest concern. Any sort of burning
operations that occur today must be thoroughly extinguished
before tonight as tomorrow's combination of fire weather
parameters will be rare to say the least.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today)
Issued at 338 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue today despite some
increase in high cloudiness later this afternoon. Afternoon high
temperatures will reach the low to mid 80s in most locations.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tonight through Wednesday)
Issued at 338 AM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

South winds will be on the increase tonight in advance of a potent
storm system that will move into the plains Friday. Surface low
pressure will deepen to near 975 millibars across western and
northern Kansas Friday as a closed upper low moves from northeast
New Mexico to southeast Nebraska during the day. A dryline will
surge east across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas late
Friday morning and afternoon, with a narrow band of showers and
thunderstorms forming along the dryline by early to mid afternoon
and potentially affecting parts of far eastern Oklahoma and
northwest Arkansas. The better chance for severe storms will be
east of our forecast area, but a low chance exists for an isolated
strong to severe storm with the initial development in our area.

Of much greater concern Friday is the critical to extreme
grassland fire spread rates that will develop late Friday morning
through the afternoon. South to southwest winds will increase to
30-40 miles an hour, with gusts as high as 50-60 miles an hour,
especially across northeast Oklahoma into far northwest Arkansas.
Dewpoints and humidity values will both fall into the teens in
western parts of the forecast area by late Friday afternoon as
well.

The winds will diminish Friday night, with cooler conditions
following over the weekend. Temperatures will warm back to
unseasonably warm levels early next week, and south winds will
become gusty Monday and Tuesday, once again raising fire weather
concerns significantly. The next storm system may bring a chance
for precipitation and cooler temperatures around the middle of
next week, but model differences are large at this time frame.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1218 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

VFR conditions will prevail through the period, with the main
aviation impact focused on strong LLWS tonight followed by
significantly increasing winds Friday morning. Gusts toward the
end of the forecast period will be in the 35-45 knot range in many
locations, with direction veering more to the southwest across
eastern OK by 16-18z.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL   83  59  75  45 /   0   0  10   0
FSM   84  55  78  49 /   0   0  20   0
MLC   84  60  75  47 /   0   0  10   0
BVO   82  56  74  42 /   0   0  10   0
FYV   83  56  76  46 /   0   0  30   0
BYV   81  58  75  50 /   0   0  30  10
MKO   82  58  76  48 /   0   0  10   0
MIO   81  58  76  46 /   0   0  30   0
F10   83  59  75  47 /   0   0  10   0
HHW   83  58  76  50 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday for OKZ049-
     053>076.

     High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening for
     OKZ054>071.

AR...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday for ARZ001-002-
     010-011-019-020-029.

     High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening for
     ARZ001-010.

&&

SHORT TERM...14
LONG TERM....05
AVIATION...14
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 13, 12:43 PM CDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1243 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-141030-
Adair OK-Benton AR-Carroll AR-Cherokee OK-Choctaw OK-Craig OK-
Crawford AR-Creek OK-Delaware OK-Franklin AR-Haskell OK-Latimer OK-
Le Flore OK-Madison AR-Mayes OK-McIntosh OK-Muskogee OK-Nowata OK-
Okfuskee OK-Okmulgee OK-Osage OK-Ottawa OK-Pawnee OK-Pittsburg OK-
Pushmataha OK-Rogers OK-Sebastian AR-Sequoyah OK-Tulsa OK-Wagoner OK-
Washington OK-Washington AR-
1243 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...DAMAGING WIND AND FIRE EVENT EXPECTED FRIDAY...

This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

FIRE WEATHER DANGER.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

DISCUSSION...
Unseasonably warm temperatures and low afternoon humidity values
will result in a limited fire weather danger this afternoon across
eastern Oklahoma, mainly west of Highway 75.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Any burning operations conducted today will need to be thoroughly
extinguished in anticipation of potentially dangerous fire
weather conditions Friday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
FRIDAY...Very High Fire Weather...High Wind...and Thunderstorm Potential.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...No Hazards.
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Very High Fire Weather and High Wind Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
An extreme wind event appears likely Friday across northeast
Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas, with damaging gusts from 50
to 60 miles an hour expected. In addition to the wind, very low
humidity and favorable fuel conditions will pose a critical to
extreme fire weather danger threat across all of eastern Oklahoma
and northwest Arkansas. The most dangerous fire weather potential
is forecast to be roughly west of U.S. Highway 69 and north of
Interstate 40, but the potential for rapid fire spread will be
present across all of the area by afternoon.

There is some potential for thunderstorm development across far
eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Friday afternoon before
the storms race off to the northeast. There is a limited severe
weather risk, with hail and wind the main threats.

Gusty south winds return early next week, once again raising fire
weather concerns across the region.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING STATEMENT...
Emergency managers and first responders will need to be on alert
Friday for the potential of rapidly spreading fires, downed power
lines from the wind, and potential damage to structures,
especially across northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 3:43 AM CDTRed Flag WarningTSAAdair, Cherokee, Choctaw, Craig, Creek, Delaware and 16 more50 hr
Mar 13, 1:56 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningTSAAdair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Haskell and 13 more30 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.