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2017 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 26
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
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Storm Based Warning History
903
WFUS54 KOUN 170008
TOROUN
OKC009-149-170045-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0026.170517T0008Z-170517T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
708 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Washita County in western Oklahoma...
East central Beckham County in western Oklahoma...
* Until 745 PM CDT
* At 708 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located just southwest of Elk City, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Elk City, Canute and Foss.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 36 and 49.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9944 3547 9922 3546 9916 3531 9945
3534 9948
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 230DEG 32KT 3535 9942
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...4.00IN
$$
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WWUS54 KOUN 170011
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
711 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
OKC009-149-170045-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170517T0045Z/
Washita OK-Beckham OK-
711 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHITA AND EAST CENTRAL BECKHAM COUNTIES...
At 711 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located moving into the south side of Elk City, moving northeast at
35 mph. People in Elk City need to take shelter immediately!
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elk City, Canute and Foss.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 36 and 49.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room, or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9944 3547 9922 3546 9916 3531 9945
3534 9948
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 224DEG 32KT 3537 9940
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...4.00IN
$$
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WWUS54 KOUN 170016 CCA
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
716 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
OKC009-149-170045-
/O.COR.KOUN.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170517T0045Z/
Washita OK-Beckham OK-
716 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHITA AND EAST CENTRAL BECKHAM COUNTIES...
At 715 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located on the southeast side of Elk City, moving northeast at 30
mph. This tornado will cross Interstate 40 between mile marker 40
and 45.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elk City, Canute and Foss.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room, or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9944 3547 9922 3546 9916 3531 9945
3534 9948
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 226DEG 24KT 3537 9940
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...4.00IN
$$
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WWUS54 KOUN 170034
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
734 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
OKC009-170043-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170517T0045Z/
Beckham OK-
734 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BECKHAM COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of Beckham County. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for
Beckham County.
LAT...LON 3546 9934 3547 9922 3546 9916 3540 9929
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 240DEG 19KT 3545 9926
$$
OKC149-170045-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170517T0045Z/
Washita OK-
734 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHITA COUNTY...
At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located northeast Canute, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Canute and Foss.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room, or an interior
room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you
are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9934 3547 9922 3546 9916 3540 9929
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 240DEG 19KT 3545 9926
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN
$$
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903
WFUS54 KOUN 170008
TOROUN
OKC009-149-170045-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0026.170517T0008Z-170517T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
708 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Washita County in western Oklahoma...
East central Beckham County in western Oklahoma...
* Until 745 PM CDT
* At 708 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located just southwest of Elk City, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Elk City, Canute and Foss.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 36 and 49.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9944 3547 9922 3546 9916 3531 9945
3534 9948
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 230DEG 32KT 3535 9942
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...4.00IN
$$
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062
WWUS54 KOUN 170011
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
711 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
OKC009-149-170045-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170517T0045Z/
Washita OK-Beckham OK-
711 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHITA AND EAST CENTRAL BECKHAM COUNTIES...
At 711 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located moving into the south side of Elk City, moving northeast at
35 mph. People in Elk City need to take shelter immediately!
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elk City, Canute and Foss.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 36 and 49.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room, or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9944 3547 9922 3546 9916 3531 9945
3534 9948
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 224DEG 32KT 3537 9940
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...4.00IN
$$
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990
WWUS54 KOUN 170016 CCA
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
716 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
OKC009-149-170045-
/O.COR.KOUN.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170517T0045Z/
Washita OK-Beckham OK-
716 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHITA AND EAST CENTRAL BECKHAM COUNTIES...
At 715 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located on the southeast side of Elk City, moving northeast at 30
mph. This tornado will cross Interstate 40 between mile marker 40
and 45.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elk City, Canute and Foss.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm
shelter, safe room, or an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9944 3547 9922 3546 9916 3531 9945
3534 9948
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 226DEG 24KT 3537 9940
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...4.00IN
$$
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WWUS54 KOUN 170034
SVSOUN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
734 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
OKC009-170043-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170517T0045Z/
Beckham OK-
734 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BECKHAM COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of Beckham County. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for
Beckham County.
LAT...LON 3546 9934 3547 9922 3546 9916 3540 9929
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 240DEG 19KT 3545 9926
$$
OKC149-170045-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170517T0045Z/
Washita OK-
734 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHITA COUNTY...
At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located northeast Canute, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Canute and Foss.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter, safe room, or an interior
room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you
are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest
substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9934 3547 9922 3546 9916 3540 9929
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 240DEG 19KT 3545 9926
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.75IN
$$
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