Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms, with a significant wind threat, will continue through tonight across the northern Plains. Wind gusts of 60 to 100 mph are possible. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight from Oklahoma into Missouri, and in the Tennessee Valley through Monday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in the Southwest through Tuesday. Read More >

Warning Coordination and Preparedness

The Tulsa office of the National Weather Service works closely with emergency managers, amateur radio operators and the media to prepare for and warn againsts dangerous weather situations. Visit this area often for the latest information in warning technology, preparedness tips, spotter training schedules, resources for spotter groups, links to area emergency management pages and summaries of recent severe weather episodes.

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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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

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