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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and California; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest and California this week with limited nighttime relief. Heavy rainfall will lead to localized areas of flash flooding in parts of the Ohio Valley/Central Appalachians. Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across the northern Rockies and High Plains. 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