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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:00 AM May. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN CRAIG AND WESTERN OTTAWA COUNTIES THROUGH 1030 PM CDT... At 1000 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over Vinita, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Vinita... Narcissa... Afton... Welch... Fairland... Bluejacket... Pyramid Corners... Miami... Twin Bridges State Park... This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 280 and 309. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for northeastern Oklahoma. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:09 AM May. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Neosho River near Commerce. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, low lying areas along the river in Riverview Park are threatened by high water and faster flows are expected. Use extra caution or avoid recreational activities near the river. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet Wednesday evening. - Action stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 7:22 PM May. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from thunderstorms 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, Craig, Delaware, Haskell, Le Flore, Mayes, Ottawa and Sequoyah. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of 2-4 inches will be possible over the watch area from this afternoon through tonight as several rounds of thunderstorms impact the region. - 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. &&
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