Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West; Excessive Rainfall Possible in the South-Central U.S.

Heat will build over the Intermountain West and the Southwest the next couple of days. Lightning from dry thunderstorms can create new fire starts and combined with gusty winds may cause a fire to rapidly grow in Oregon and northern California. Flash flooding will be possible in Arizona and west Texas today, as well as parts of the southern and central Plains due to slow moving thunderstorms. 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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Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West; Excessive Rainfall Possible in the South-Central U.S.

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