Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

Warning Coordination and Preparedness

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Preparedness Information

Weather Safety
Eastern Oklahoma/Northwest Arkansas Skywarn Page
Basic Storm Spotter's Guide
Advanced Storm Spotter's Guide
Glossary of Weather Terms for Spotters

EMWIN - The Emergency Management Weather Information Network

Storm Data - current and historical

Monthly Storm Data - 1993 through current
Historic Oklahoma Tornado Data by County

Charts / Graphs / Images

The Enhanced Fujita Scale
Wind Chill Chart
Heat Index Chart

Internet Links
Arkansas Dept. of Emergency Mgt	Oklahoma Dept. of Civil Emergency Mgt
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	Salvation Army
National Red Cross	Tulsa Area Red Cross
Tulsa Partners - Making Tulsa Disaster Resistant	VOAD - Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

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Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

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