Keys Severe Weather Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Begins: 6:08 AM Thu, Sep 25, 2025Expires: 3:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025Begins: 6:35 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025Expires: 12:30 AM Wed, Sep 24, 2025Begins: 9:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025Expires: 7:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025Begins: 9:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025Expires: 1:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025Begins: 11:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025Expires: 7:00 AM Wed, Sep 24, 2025
FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 6:08 AM Thu, Sep 25, 2025
Expires: 3:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging
Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too
hazardous due to strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday morning to a crest of 11.1 feet Thursday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 6:35 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Expires: 12:30 AM Wed, Sep 24, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arkansas, including the following
counties, Madison and Washington AR and Oklahoma, including the
following counties, Adair and Cherokee.
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It
will take several hours for all the water from these storms to
work through local drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 635 PM CDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
a few locations within the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fayetteville... Stilwell...
Prairie Grove... Elkins...
West Fork... Lincoln...
Westville... Greenland...
Winslow... St. Paul...
Blackburn... Strickler...
Devils Den State Park... Brentwood...
Baron... Adair State Park...
Maryetta... Japton...
Christie... Proctor...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD ADVISORY
Begins: 9:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Expires: 7:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Cherokee and Delaware Counties.
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational
floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1
feet early Thursday morning.
- Action stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD ADVISORY
Begins: 9:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Expires: 1:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Cherokee and Delaware Counties.
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Flint Creek near Kansas.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flint Creek threatens individual campsites
and becomes dangerous for recreational floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0
feet early Thursday morning.
- Action stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD WATCH
Begins: 11:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Expires: 7:00 AM Wed, Sep 24, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall 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, Haskell, Le Flore and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches occurred in much of
the watch area this afternoon. An additional inch or so of
rainfall will be possible in a few areas overnight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What is the difference between a weather warning, watch and advisory?
The National Weather Service issues alerts in different categories to indicate the severity of storms and if the public should take immediate action to prevent the loss of life or property or be aware of the potential of the same.
Weather Warning
A weather warning is issued when severe weather conditions are occuring or imminent and there is danger to life and/or property. The warning will include what action should be taken including evacuation or shelter in place and should be heeded immediately. Warnings are usually issued for a small, specific area and for a definite period of time.
Weather Watch
A weather watch is an alert issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. A weather watch means that severe weather is possible in the area, so it is important to stay tuned to the latest forecasts and be prepared for potential storms.
The purpose of a weather watch is to provide advance warning to people in the affected area so that they can take necessary precautions. It is important to remember that a weather watch does not mean that severe weather will definitely occur, but simply that there is a higher chance of it happening.
If you live in an area where severe weather is common, it may be wise to have a plan in place for what you will do if a storm hits. Make sure you have plenty of food and water stored, as well as flashlights, batteries, and other supplies. You may also want to consider evacuating if necessary.
Weather Advisory
An advisory means the conditions are likely to occur. These are typically used for less severe weather events like frost or winds but can be used for other types of severe weather.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A red flag warning is issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fires and any fire which does start could spread rapidly. These are often issued after drought conditions, when humidity is very low and especially when there are high or erratic winds. The possibility of lightning is also a determining factor. Fire fighting agencies often will increase their staffing and equipment resources due to the forecast risk. For the public, a Red Flag Warning often means high fire danger leading to restrictions or bans on outdoor burning including burn piles, burn barrels and campfires. Use of anything which may produce sparks, including outdoor lawn equipment, chainsaws and welding, may be restricted or prohibited.
The weather criteria for fire weather watches and red flag warnings vary with each Weather Service office’s warning area based on the local vegetation type, topography, and distance from major water sources. They usually include the daily vegetation moisture content calculations, expected afternoon high temperature, afternoon minimum relative humidity and daytime wind speed.
An enhanced version of the warning, called extreme red flag warning, may be issued. This means that conditions for fire growth and behavior are extremely dangerous due to a combination of strong winds, very low humidity, long duration, and very dry fuels.
FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 6:08 AM Thu, Sep 25, 2025
Expires: 3:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning to a crest of 11.1 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD WARNING
Begins: 6:35 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Expires: 12:30 AM Wed, Sep 24, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arkansas, including the following counties, Madison and Washington AR and Oklahoma, including the following counties, Adair and Cherokee. * WHEN...Until 1230 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 635 PM CDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in a few locations within the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fayetteville... Stilwell... Prairie Grove... Elkins... West Fork... Lincoln... Westville... Greenland... Winslow... St. Paul... Blackburn... Strickler... Devils Den State Park... Brentwood... Baron... Adair State Park... Maryetta... Japton... Christie... Proctor... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD ADVISORY
Begins: 9:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Expires: 7:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Cherokee and Delaware Counties. ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1 feet early Thursday morning. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD ADVISORY
Begins: 9:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Expires: 1:00 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2025
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Cherokee and Delaware Counties. ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Flint Creek near Kansas. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flint Creek threatens individual campsites and becomes dangerous for recreational floating. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet early Thursday morning. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FLOOD WATCH
Begins: 11:20 PM Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Expires: 7:00 AM Wed, Sep 24, 2025
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall 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, Haskell, Le Flore and Sequoyah. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches occurred in much of the watch area this afternoon. An additional inch or so of rainfall will be possible in a few areas overnight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What is the difference between a weather warning, watch and advisory?
The National Weather Service issues alerts in different categories to indicate the severity of storms and if the public should take immediate action to prevent the loss of life or property or be aware of the potential of the same.
Weather Warning
A weather warning is issued when severe weather conditions are occuring or imminent and there is danger to life and/or property. The warning will include what action should be taken including evacuation or shelter in place and should be heeded immediately. Warnings are usually issued for a small, specific area and for a definite period of time.
Weather Watch
A weather watch is an alert issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. A weather watch means that severe weather is possible in the area, so it is important to stay tuned to the latest forecasts and be prepared for potential storms.
The purpose of a weather watch is to provide advance warning to people in the affected area so that they can take necessary precautions. It is important to remember that a weather watch does not mean that severe weather will definitely occur, but simply that there is a higher chance of it happening.
If you live in an area where severe weather is common, it may be wise to have a plan in place for what you will do if a storm hits. Make sure you have plenty of food and water stored, as well as flashlights, batteries, and other supplies. You may also want to consider evacuating if necessary.
Weather Advisory
An advisory means the conditions are likely to occur. These are typically used for less severe weather events like frost or winds but can be used for other types of severe weather.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A red flag warning is issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fires and any fire which does start could spread rapidly. These are often issued after drought conditions, when humidity is very low and especially when there are high or erratic winds. The possibility of lightning is also a determining factor. Fire fighting agencies often will increase their staffing and equipment resources due to the forecast risk. For the public, a Red Flag Warning often means high fire danger leading to restrictions or bans on outdoor burning including burn piles, burn barrels and campfires. Use of anything which may produce sparks, including outdoor lawn equipment, chainsaws and welding, may be restricted or prohibited.
The weather criteria for fire weather watches and red flag warnings vary with each Weather Service office’s warning area based on the local vegetation type, topography, and distance from major water sources. They usually include the daily vegetation moisture content calculations, expected afternoon high temperature, afternoon minimum relative humidity and daytime wind speed.
An enhanced version of the warning, called extreme red flag warning, may be issued. This means that conditions for fire growth and behavior are extremely dangerous due to a combination of strong winds, very low humidity, long duration, and very dry fuels.