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2018 [KTSA] TULSA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 15

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Storm Based Warning History

566 
WFUS54 KTSA 192046
TORTSA
OKC097-192130-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0015.180819T2046Z-180819T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
346 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 430 PM CDT.
    
* At 346 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado 
  were located 3 miles west of Chouteau and 6 miles southeast of 
  Inola, moving northeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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 in or near the path include...
  Pryor Creek...                    Chouteau...
  Locust Grove...                   Salina...
  Hoot Owl...                       Sportsmen Acres Community...
  Mazie...                          Murphy...
  Snowdale State Park...            

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3612 9519 3607 9538 3607 9544 3621 9544
      3641 9511
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 236DEG 17KT 3618 9540 3609 9543 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
374 
WWUS54 KTSA 192053
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
353 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
353 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES COUNTY...
    
At 351 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms with strong low level rotation 
were located 2 miles northwest of Chouteau and 6 miles southeast of 
Inola, moving northeast at 20 mph.  The storm 6 miles southeast of 
Inola has already produced a tornado.  This is a dangerous storm. 

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 in or near the path include...
Pryor Creek...                    Chouteau...
Locust Grove...                   Salina...
Hoot Owl...                       Sportsmen Acres Community...
Mazie...                          Murphy...
Snowdale State Park...            

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3612 9519 3607 9538 3607 9544 3621 9544
      3641 9511
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 233DEG 18KT 3620 9538 3610 9541 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
070 
WWUS54 KTSA 192055 CCA
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
355 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.COR.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
355 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES COUNTY...
        
At 354 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southwest of 
Chouteau, moving northeast at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include...
Pryor Creek...                    Chouteau...
Locust Grove...                   Salina...
Hoot Owl...                       Sportsmen Acres Community...
Mazie...                          Murphy...
Snowdale State Park...            

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement 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 3612 9519 3607 9538 3607 9544 3621 9544
      3641 9511
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 230DEG 20KT 3620 9538 3610 9541 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$
917 
WWUS54 KTSA 192059 CCB
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
359 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.COR.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
359 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES COUNTY...
        
At 359 PM CDT, a confirmed dangerous tornado was located 4 miles 
south of Chouteau, moving northeast at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include...
Pryor Creek...                    Chouteau...
Locust Grove...                   Salina...
Hoot Owl...                       Sportsmen Acres Community...
Mazie...                          Murphy...
Snowdale State Park...            

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement 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 3612 9519 3607 9538 3607 9544 3621 9544
      3641 9511
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 232DEG 19KT 3620 9538 3610 9541 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$
498 
WWUS54 KTSA 192114
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
414 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
414 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES COUNTY...
    
At 414 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles southwest of Locust Grove, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 in or near the path include...
Chouteau...                       Locust Grove...
Mazie...                          Murphy...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3608 9533 3611 9538 3619 9535 3624 9516
      3612 9519
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 265DEG 21KT 3617 9523 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$
579 
WWUS54 KTSA 192121
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
421 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
421 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL MAYES COUNTY...
    
At 420 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Locust Grove, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 in or near the path include...
Locust Grove...                   

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3615 9522 3616 9525 3621 9527 3624 9516
      3615 9518
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 230DEG 20KT 3619 9519 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$
032 
WWUS54 KTSA 192127
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
427 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192136-
/O.EXP.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
427 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MAYES COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
430 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern
Oklahoma.

LAT...LON 3615 9522 3616 9525 3621 9527 3624 9516
      3615 9518
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 230DEG 20KT 3621 9516 

$$
Permalink to 201808192046-KTSA-WFUS54-TORTSA
566 
WFUS54 KTSA 192046
TORTSA
OKC097-192130-
/O.NEW.KTSA.TO.W.0015.180819T2046Z-180819T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
346 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 430 PM CDT.
    
* At 346 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado 
  were located 3 miles west of Chouteau and 6 miles southeast of 
  Inola, moving northeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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 in or near the path include...
  Pryor Creek...                    Chouteau...
  Locust Grove...                   Salina...
  Hoot Owl...                       Sportsmen Acres Community...
  Mazie...                          Murphy...
  Snowdale State Park...            

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3612 9519 3607 9538 3607 9544 3621 9544
      3641 9511
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 236DEG 17KT 3618 9540 3609 9543 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
Permalink to 201808192053-KTSA-WWUS54-SVSTSA
374 
WWUS54 KTSA 192053
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
353 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
353 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES COUNTY...
    
At 351 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms with strong low level rotation 
were located 2 miles northwest of Chouteau and 6 miles southeast of 
Inola, moving northeast at 20 mph.  The storm 6 miles southeast of 
Inola has already produced a tornado.  This is a dangerous storm. 

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 in or near the path include...
Pryor Creek...                    Chouteau...
Locust Grove...                   Salina...
Hoot Owl...                       Sportsmen Acres Community...
Mazie...                          Murphy...
Snowdale State Park...            

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3612 9519 3607 9538 3607 9544 3621 9544
      3641 9511
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 233DEG 18KT 3620 9538 3610 9541 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$
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070 
WWUS54 KTSA 192055 CCA
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
355 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.COR.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
355 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES COUNTY...
        
At 354 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southwest of 
Chouteau, moving northeast at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include...
Pryor Creek...                    Chouteau...
Locust Grove...                   Salina...
Hoot Owl...                       Sportsmen Acres Community...
Mazie...                          Murphy...
Snowdale State Park...            

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement 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 3612 9519 3607 9538 3607 9544 3621 9544
      3641 9511
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 230DEG 20KT 3620 9538 3610 9541 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$
Permalink to 201808192059-KTSA-WWUS54-SVSTSA-CCB
917 
WWUS54 KTSA 192059 CCB
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
359 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.COR.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
359 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES COUNTY...
        
At 359 PM CDT, a confirmed dangerous tornado was located 4 miles 
south of Chouteau, moving northeast at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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 in or near the path include...
Pryor Creek...                    Chouteau...
Locust Grove...                   Salina...
Hoot Owl...                       Sportsmen Acres Community...
Mazie...                          Murphy...
Snowdale State Park...            

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement 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 3612 9519 3607 9538 3607 9544 3621 9544
      3641 9511
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 232DEG 19KT 3620 9538 3610 9541 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$
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498 
WWUS54 KTSA 192114
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
414 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
414 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES COUNTY...
    
At 414 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles southwest of Locust Grove, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 in or near the path include...
Chouteau...                       Locust Grove...
Mazie...                          Murphy...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3608 9533 3611 9538 3619 9535 3624 9516
      3612 9519
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 265DEG 21KT 3617 9523 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$
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579 
WWUS54 KTSA 192121
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
421 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192130-
/O.CON.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
421 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL MAYES COUNTY...
    
At 420 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Locust Grove, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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 in or near the path include...
Locust Grove...                   

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement 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 3615 9522 3616 9525 3621 9527 3624 9516
      3615 9518
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 230DEG 20KT 3619 9519 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$
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032 
WWUS54 KTSA 192127
SVSTSA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
427 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

OKC097-192136-
/O.EXP.KTSA.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-180819T2130Z/
Mayes OK-
427 PM CDT SUN AUG 19 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MAYES COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
430 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern
Oklahoma.

LAT...LON 3615 9522 3616 9525 3621 9527 3624 9516
      3615 9518
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 230DEG 20KT 3621 9516 

$$

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