Statement as of 3:03 PM CST on February 20, 2012

Wind Advisory

... Wind Advisory now in effect until 9 PM CST this evening...

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has adjusted the timing of
the Wind Advisory and it is now in effect until 9 PM CST this
evening...

For the following counties...

* in Oklahoma... Washington... Wagoner... Ottawa... Rogers... Pawnee...
   creek... Delaware... Cherokee... Adair... Craig... Nowata...
   Pittsburg... Okfuskee... McIntosh... Muskogee... Tulsa... Okmulgee...
   Mayes and Osage.

   In Arkansas... Benton and Washington.

Hazardous weather...
* strong southerly winds continue to be observed this afternoon
   ahead of a cold front approaching from the west. Strong and
   gusty winds are expected to continue into the evening hours
   behind the frontal passage.

Impacts...
* wind gust values to 40 to 50 miles and hour can be expected.

* Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for
   high profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...
* motorists should exercise caution while driving. Be alert to
   sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your
   vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds and on
   bridges and overpasses.

* Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... commercial radio or television
   for the latest information concerning this weather event.
   Additional weather information can also be found at:
   weather.Gov/Tulsa.