Hazardous Weather Outlook for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
444 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-291015-
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-
444 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
TORNADO.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Along and southeast of Interstate 44.
ONSET...Ongoing.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Along and southeast of Interstate 44.
ONSET...Ongoing.
FLASH FLOOD.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Southeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...Ongoing.
POOR VISIBILITY.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Eastern Oklahoma.
ONSET...After midnight.
DISCUSSION...
Numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through early evening
primarily along and southeast of Interstate 44. Scattered severe storms
are possible with a risk of large hail, locally damaging winds, and a
few tornadoes. The risk of severe weather is gradually spread eastward
and diminish by mid evening. Additionally, flash flooding remains a concern
with areas of heavy rain through mid evening. Main stem river flooding
is ongoing across portions of the region due to the recent heavy rains.
SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Local Spotter Activation May Be Needed.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
MONDAY...No Hazards.
TUESDAY...Thunderstorm and High Wind Potential.
WEDNESDAY...Severe Thunderstorm and High Wind Potential.
THURSDAY...Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Potential.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Another storm system will arrive Tuesday, continuing to affect the
area through Friday. The main impact will be repeated chances for
thunderstorms and severe weather potential. Due to the previously
wet conditions and additional rainfall, flooding concerns may again
develop.
weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
643 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Rogers County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Delaware County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northwestern Adair County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northeastern Wagoner County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Northern Cherokee County in east central Oklahoma...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 643 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Locust Grove,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations in or near the path include...
Wagoner... Jay...
Pryor... Pryor Creek...
Grove... Chouteau...
Inola... Locust Grove...
Salina... West Siloam Springs...
Langley... Colcord...
Kansas... Spavinaw...
Watts... Disney...
Oaks... Pensacola...
Hoot Owl... Honey Creek State Park...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Oklahoma.
LAT...LON 3667 9475 3611 9456 3596 9540 3619 9554
3651 9505 3651 9501 3654 9500 3667 9480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 234DEG 40KT 3619 9518
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Flash Flood Warning for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Flash Flood Warning
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
612 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Cherokee County in east central Oklahoma...
Southern Delaware County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Southern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...
Eastern Wagoner County in northeastern Oklahoma...
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 612 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Wagoner... Jay...
Chouteau... Locust Grove...
Salina... Colcord...
Kansas... Okay...
Oaks... Rose...
Leach... Peggs...
Twin Oaks... Sportsmen Acres Community...
Murphy... Lost City...
Lake Eucha State Park... Mazie...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
LAT...LON 3617 9542 3656 9462 3628 9459 3581 9538
3607 9546 3608 9544
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Flood Advisory for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
554 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
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Cherokee OK-Delaware OK-Mayes OK-Wagoner OK-
554 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Oklahoma, including
the following counties, in east central Oklahoma, Cherokee. In
northeast Oklahoma, Delaware, Mayes and Wagoner.
* WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 553 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jay... Chouteau...
Locust Grove... Salina...
Colcord... Kansas...
Oaks... Rose...
Leach... Twin Oaks...
Peggs... Sportsmen Acres
Community...
Maysville... Lake Eucha State Park...
Murphy... Lost City...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
LAT...LON 3638 9501 3656 9462 3655 9462 3653 9462
3652 9462 3650 9462 3648 9461 3647 9461
3645 9461 3643 9461 3640 9460 3631 9459
3616 9483 3593 9521 3620 9540
Tornado Watch for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 159
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
515 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2024
TORNADO WATCH 159 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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OK
. OKLAHOMA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ADAIR ATOKA CHEROKEE
COAL DELAWARE HASKELL
HUGHES LATIMER LE FLORE
MAYES MCINTOSH MUSKOGEE
OKMULGEE OTTAWA PITTSBURG
PUSHMATAHA SEQUOYAH WAGONER
Flood Advisory for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
237 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Delaware and Cherokee Counties.
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Cherokee and Adair
Counties.
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237 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational
floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7
feet tomorrow evening.
- Action stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487
Flood Advisory for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
237 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Delaware and Cherokee Counties.
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Cherokee and Adair
Counties.
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237 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging
Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too
hazardous due to strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2
feet Tuesday morning.
- Action stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
Flood Advisory for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
237 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Delaware and Cherokee Counties.
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Cherokee and Adair
Counties.
OKC021-041-290745-
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/KNSO2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
237 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Flint Creek near Kansas.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flint Creek threatens individual campsites
and becomes dangerous for recreational floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1
feet this evening.
- Action stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3630 9461 3620 9456 3607 9482 3619 9483
Flood Watch for Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
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Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Pushmataha-Choctaw-Ottawa-Delaware-Cherokee-Adair-Sequoyah-
Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Eureka Springs, Berryville, Fayetteville,
Grove, Stigler, Rogers, Springdale, Ozark, Clayton, Bentonville,
Stilwell, Huntsville, Tahlequah, Jay, Miami, Sallisaw, Antlers,
Poteau, Charleston, Wilburton, Van Buren, Fort Smith, and Hugo
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas, including the following counties,
Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian and
Washington AR and Oklahoma, including the following counties,
Adair, Cherokee, Choctaw, Delaware, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore,
Ottawa, Pushmataha and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Shower and thunderstorm redevelopment this afternoon is
expected across the watch area. Additional rainfall amounts
combined with previous rainfall will maintain a flood threat
through this evening.
Therefore, the flood watch will now be in effect until 1 am
Monday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.