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Flash Flood Warning
LAC043-069-127-210115-
/O.NEW.KSHV.FF.W.0079.250820T2310Z-250821T0115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
610 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West Central Grant Parish in north central Louisiana...
  Southwestern Winn Parish in north central Louisiana...
  Southeastern Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
  has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
  Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
  warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  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...
  Natchitoches, Montgomery, Natchez, Clarence, Atlanta,
  Cloutierville, Melrose, Bermuda, Chopin, Aloha, Cypress, St.
  Maurice, Gorum and Bellwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3136 9317 3185 9302 3183 9262 3151 9272
      3152 9272 3148 9276 3146 9281 3144 9281
      3143 9285 3142 9285 3142 9287 3139 9289
      3139 9291 3137 9291 3137 9295 3135 9295
      3136 9303

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

19

Flash Flood Warning
LAC013-049-061-210145-
/O.NEW.KSHV.FF.W.0078.250820T2252Z-250821T0145Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
552 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Jackson Parish in north central Louisiana...
  Southwestern Lincoln Parish in north central Louisiana...
  Northeastern Bienville Parish in northwestern Louisiana...

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  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...
  Ruston, Grambling, Arcadia, Gibsland, Simsboro, Bienville,
  Bryceland and Mount Lebanon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3259 9288 3259 9274 3257 9256 3242 9254
      3240 9271 3238 9285 3240 9298 3245 9306
      3252 9310 3258 9310 3258 9301

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

33


Extreme Heat Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
148 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LAZ016-025-MSZ018-019-025-027-034>036-040>043-047-048-053-054-210100-
/O.CON.KJAN.XH.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250821T0100Z/
Madison LA-Tensas-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Carroll-Washington-
Humphreys-Holmes-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-Hinds-
Claiborne-Copiah-
Including the cities of Goodman, St. Joseph, Ruleville, North
Carrollton, Vaiden, Newellton, Tallulah, Yazoo City, Jackson,
Port Gibson, Rolling Fork, Isola, Crystal Springs, Madison,
Ridgeland, Waterproof, Pickens, Cleveland, Greenville, Belzoni,
Tchula, Canton, Vicksburg, Greenwood, Lexington, Mayersville,
Durant, Indianola, Anguilla, Hazlehurst, Wesson, and Carrollton
148 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, north
  central, northwest, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$


Heat Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
403 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

ARZ042-043-052>057-062>069-137-140-141-237-240-241-340-341-210100-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-250821T0100Z/
Garland-Saline-Pike-Clark-Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-
Dallas-Cleveland-Lincoln-Desha-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-Drew-
Northern Scott County-Polk County Lower Elevations-Central and
Eastern Montgomery County-Central and Southern Scott County-
Northern Polk County Higher Elevations-Northern Montgomery County
Higher Elevations-Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations-
Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
Including the cities of McGehee, Murfreesboro, Thornton, Boles,
Acorn, Hampton, Gould, Nunley, Mountain Fork, Malvern, Waldron,
Stuttgart, Pine Bluff, Camden, Sheridan, Kingsland, Star City,
Warren, Benton, Y City, Big Fork, Monticello, Mansfield, Bryant,
Arkadelphia, Dumas, Albert, Glenwood, Mount Ida, Rich Mountain,
Fordyce, Hartley, Rison, Story, Norman, Grannis, Mena, Hatfield,
De Witt, and Hot Springs
403 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southeast, southwest, and western
  Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

72

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
148 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-023-024-026-MSZ026-028>033-037-044-049-050-
055-056-059>066-072>074-210100-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250821T0100Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Concordia-Grenada-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-
Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Leake-Rankin-Scott-Simpson-Smith-
Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Winnsboro, Monticello, Winona, West
Point, Oak Grove, Hattiesburg, North Crossett, West Ferriday,
Kosciusko, Epps, West Crossett, Bude, Bassfield, Mendenhall,
Ferriday, Ackerman, Meadville, Crossett, Prentiss, Hamburg,
Richland, Fayette, Columbus, Harrisonburg, Morton, Grenada,
Bastrop, Lake Village, Collins, New Hebron, Lake Providence,
Brookhaven, Eudora, Roxie, Mathiston, Taylorsville, Rayville,
Dermott, Carthage, Weir, Brandon, Mount Olive, Pearl, Magee,
Eupora, Purvis, West Hattiesburg, Natchez, Columbia, Starkville,
Laurel, Forest, Raleigh, Vidalia, Lumberton, Jonesville, and
Delhi
148 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
  central, north central, northeast, south central, southeast, and
  southwest Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

OAJ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1203 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

OKZ032-043-047-048-050>052-210100-
/O.CON.KOUN.HT.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250821T0100Z/
Hughes-Coal-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Including the cities of Holdenville, Kingston, Coalgate, Atoka,
Durant, Wetumka, Thackerville, Madill, Marietta, and Tishomingo
1203 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 to 110 degrees.

* WHERE...Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Hughes, Johnston, Marshall, and Love
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$

JT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1150 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

ARZ019-020-029-OKZ049-053-072>076-210100-
/O.CON.KTSA.HT.Y.0027.250820T1700Z-250821T0100Z/
Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-Pushmataha-Choctaw-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-
Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of McAlester, Van Buren, Sallisaw, Hugo,
Wilburton, Charleston, Stigler, Antlers, Fort Smith, Poteau,
Clayton, and Ozark
1150 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian Counties.
  In Oklahoma, Sequoyah, Choctaw, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore,
  Pittsburg, and Pushmataha Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting
  those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing
  strenuous activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

&&

$$

05

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1105 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

ARZ058-MSZ007-010>012-020-210100-
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250821T0100Z/
Phillips-Tunica-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Clarksdale, Batesville, Helena-West
Helena, Tunica, Marks, and Charleston
1105 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Phillips County. In Mississippi, Coahoma,
  Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, and Tunica Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1241 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-TXZ096-
097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-210000-
/O.CON.KSHV.HT.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De
Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-
Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-
Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
Sabine-
Including the cities of Rusk, Winnsboro, Coushatta, Many,
Jonesboro, Homer, Arcadia, Lufkin, Lewisville, Minden,
Jacksonville, Lone Star, Henderson, Mount Pleasant, Hughes
Springs, Gibsland, Pleasant Hill, Jena, Nacogdoches, Olla,
Mineola, Jefferson, Mount Vernon, El Dorado, Dry Prong,
Logansport, Clarks, Quitman, Hope, Queen City, Bossier City,
Stonewall, Ringgold, Winnfield, Hawkins, Bogata, Longview,
Haynesville, Broken Bow, Zwolle, Prescott, Magnolia, Columbia,
Farmerville, Clarksville, Pittsburg, De Queen, San Augustine,
Center, Omaha, Nashville, Naples, Natchitoches, Bradley,
Shreveport, Big Sandy, Dierks, Pineland, Texarkana, Idabel,
Grayson, Mineral Springs, Tyler, Marshall, Daingerfield, Midway,
Gilmer, Colfax, Ruston, Springhill, Stamps, Montgomery, Linden,
Atlanta, Hemphill, Martin, Bernice, Ashdown, Monroe, Carthage,
and Mansfield
1241 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
  central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
  northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

53


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
635 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LAZ018>020-022-210030-
Grant LA-La Salle LA-Winn LA-Natchitoches LA-
635 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN NATCHITOCHES...LA
SALLE...GRANT AND SOUTHEASTERN WINN PARISHES UNTIL 730 PM CDT...

At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles west of Midway, or 20 miles southeast of Winnfield, and is
stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
  Jena, Colfax, Midway, Pollock, Dry Prong, Tullos, Georgetown,
  Atlanta, Bentley, Fishville, Williana, Zenoria, Rochelle, Lake
  Iatt, Rogers, Nebo, Catahoula Lake, Aloha and Chopin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3135 9298 3188 9277 3183 9201 3133 9201
      3134 9203 3132 9208 3137 9208 3141 9215
      3147 9216 3148 9220 3139 9266 3140 9270
      3145 9268 3145 9271 3147 9271 3150 9268
      3152 9272 3139 9291 3137 9291
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 0DEG 0KT 3169 9243

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

53

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
618 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LAZ007-202345-
Morehouse LA-
618 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MOREHOUSE PARISH THROUGH
645 PM CDT...

At 618 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mer Rouge, or near Bastrop, moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Bastrop around 625 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3289 9189 3284 9171 3265 9172 3266 9191
      3267 9192 3267 9193 3266 9194 3267 9194
      3268 9196 3269 9197
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 005DEG 11KT 3278 9183

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

CE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
617 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LAZ015-023-202345-
Richland LA-Franklin LA-
617 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN RICHLAND AND CENTRAL
FRANKLIN PARISHES THROUGH 645 PM CDT...

At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Alto to Crowville. Movement was southwest
at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Mangham, Baskin, Alto, Archibald, and Crowville around 620 PM CDT.
  Buckner around 625 PM CDT.
  Winnsboro around 630 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3238 9201 3247 9194 3230 9153 3225 9152
      3225 9156 3223 9152 3221 9155 3220 9153
      3197 9154 3213 9189 3217 9190 3217 9198
      3220 9198 3219 9201 3221 9199 3223 9201
      3225 9199 3225 9200 3228 9200 3228 9203
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 026DEG 11KT 3241 9194 3224 9158

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

CE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
616 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LAZ009-202345-
East Carroll LA-
616 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN EAST CARROLL PARISH
THROUGH 645 PM CDT...

At 616 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Transylvania, or near Lake Providence, moving southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Transylvania around 620 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3270 9137 3271 9138 3273 9137 3283 9124
      3277 9116 3274 9116 3274 9111 3271 9107
      3264 9115 3263 9115 3257 9121 3269 9138
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 054DEG 10KT 3274 9120

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

CE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
615 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

LAZ001-002-202345-
Bossier LA-Caddo LA-
615 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL CADDO AND CENTRAL
BOSSIER PARISHES UNTIL 645 PM CDT...

At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Benton, or 12 miles north of Bossier City, and is stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
  Shreveport, Bossier City, Blanchard, Benton, Belcher, Eastwood,
  Linton, Alden Bridge, Dixie, Ferguson, Red Chute, Cavett and
  Bodcau.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3279 9387 3275 9351 3253 9358 3258 9392
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 0DEG 0KT 3269 9372

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

53

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
614 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

OKZ053-210000-
Choctaw OK-
614 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CHOCTAW COUNTY THROUGH
700 PM CDT...

At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near
Kent, moving southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects.

Locations in or near the path include...
Speer...                          Kent...
Soper...                          Hugo...
Unger...                          Goodland...
Gay...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3402 9585 3416 9568 3416 9561 3407 9547
      3393 9556 3393 9559 3394 9560 3393 9560
      3391 9564 3391 9567 3390 9567
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 035DEG 11KT 3407 9562

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
454 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-211015-
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-
454 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025

This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Along and Southeast of Interstate 44.
ONSET...Ongoing.

DANGEROUS HEAT.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Along and South of Interstate 40.
ONSET...Ongoing.

DISCUSSION...
Widely scattered thunderstorms are ongoing this afternoon across
areas along and southeast of Interstate 44. Brief heavy rain and
gusty winds may accompany the strongest storms. Expect coverage
and intensity to wane with the loss of daytime heating.

In addition, heat index values near 105 persist primarily across
areas along and south of Interstate 40. Conditions will improve
toward sunset.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Spotter Activation Not Expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...No Hazards.
MONDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
TUESDAY...Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Dry and slightly cooler weather will continue through the
weekend. A stronger cold front arrives by early next week along
with a pattern supporting multiple days of shower and thunderstorm
chances. Temperatures will trend well below normal for early next
week.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

$$

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