Oklahoma weather warnings, watches
Oklahoma weather warnings, watches
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From National Weather Service
Published: April 24, 2008
Flash flood watch
• Until noon today: Craig, Delaware and Ottawa counties.
A flash flood watch means conditions are favorable for flash flooding. A flash flood is usually the result of heavy or excessive amounts of rainfall within a short period of time, usually less than 6 hours, causing water to rise and fall quite rapidly.
Lake wind advisory
• Until 7 p.m. today: McCurtain County.
A lake wind advisory means winds will cause rough chop. Small boats will be prone to capsizing.
Flood warning
• Until 8:15 p.m. today: Adair, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa and Rogers counties.
A flood warning means flooding is occurring or is imminent. Rivers and creeks are overflowing and heavy runoff or drainage of water into low-lying areas is happening.
Red flag warning
• 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today: Cimarron and Texas counties.
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