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Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK
Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK
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175 FXUS64 KTSA 261838 AFDTSA Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tulsa OK 138 PM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 140 PM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025 - Low thunderstorm chances expand into portions of E OK late this afternoon and evening, with low precip chances persisting overnight. A storm or two may produce strong to marginally severe wind gusts today. - Hot and humid conditions will continue into the weekend with heat indices of 95-105 F across the area. - Daily isolated to scattered showers and storms likely much of this week. Storm coverage increases Friday and again late this weekend into early next week. && .SHORT TERM... (Tonight) Issued at 140 PM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025 Plume of deeper moisture has expanded across E OK and is downstream of the subtle weak wave extended through NW OK. These elements combined with ample heating will support isolated to scattered storms later this afternoon through early evening with the higher chances northwest of Interstate 44. Locally strong downburst winds will be possible with any stronger storms. The convection may wane this evening but bulk of guidance maintains a signal for continued precip chances through the overnight hours into early Friday. && .LONG TERM... (Tonight through Thursday) Issued at 140 PM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025 Weak sfc boundary slides into the forecast area tomorrow while remnant troughing remains aloft as the upper ridge has weakened. A broader expanse of deep moisture will also be present and expectation is shower and storms will be ongoing early Friday steadily expand in coverage through the afternoon with a drift to the east and south. Any stronger storm will be capable of locally gusty winds. Heavy downpours should be expected with the slow storm motions. Storm chances continue on Saturday but overall lesser coverage is expected. Another glancing influence from a passing wave aloft is likely to increase shower and storm coverage Sunday into Monday. Overall temps and afternoon heat index values expected to remain near seasonal normals. Outdoor activities should be mindful of lightning safety through the weekend. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1213 PM CDT Thu Jun 26 2025 VFR conditions are likely to persist through the forecast period for all sites, outside of direct influence from thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across N-Central OK this afternoon and move east, potentially impacting BVO/TUL/RVS between 00-05z. Storms may produce gusty outflow winds and heavy rainfall, but should be weakening as they approach NE OK TAF sites. A low probability for showers and isolated thunderstorms continues across E OK overnight and into the morning hours, with minimal impacts expected during this period. Additional thunderstorm chances are forecast late in the forecast period/ tomorrow afternoon. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... TUL 74 91 74 91 / 20 40 10 20 FSM 74 92 73 94 / 10 40 10 20 MLC 73 91 74 93 / 10 40 10 20 BVO 72 90 71 91 / 30 40 20 20 FYV 72 88 72 89 / 10 40 10 30 BYV 72 88 71 89 / 10 40 10 40 MKO 73 89 73 91 / 10 40 10 20 MIO 72 87 72 89 / 20 40 20 30 F10 73 89 72 91 / 20 40 10 20 HHW 72 90 73 91 / 10 20 10 10 && .TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... OK...None. AR...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...07 LONG TERM....07 AVIATION...43