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2019 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 10

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Storm Based Warning History

842 
WFUS54 KOUN 302131
TOROUN
OKC033-TXC077-485-302200-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0010.190430T2131Z-190430T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
431 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Cotton County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northwestern Clay County in northern Texas...
  East central Wichita County in northern Texas...

* Until 500 PM CDT.
    
* At 431 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Sheppard AFB, moving northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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...
  Petrolia, Byers, Dean, Sheppard AFB and Charlie. 

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 3392 9845 3399 9851 3423 9824 3403 9809
      3403 9810 3402 9809
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 234DEG 27KT 3397 9844 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

BRB
924 
WWUS54 KOUN 302137
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
437 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

OKC033-TXC077-485-302200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190430T2200Z/
Cotton OK-Clay TX-Wichita TX-
437 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COTTON...NORTHWESTERN CLAY AND EAST CENTRAL WICHITA
COUNTIES...
    
At 437 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles northwest of
Dean, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
Petrolia, Byers, Dean, Sheppard AFB and Charlie. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3393 9843 3400 9849 3403 9846 3423 9824
      3403 9809 3403 9810 3402 9809 3393 9840
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 236DEG 23KT 3399 9841 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

BRB
098 
WWUS54 KOUN 302144
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
444 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

TXC485-302153-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190430T2200Z/
Wichita TX-
444 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WICHITA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3396 9842 3406 9842 3423 9824 3403 9809
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 235DEG 17KT 3402 9837 

$$

OKC033-TXC077-302200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190430T2200Z/
Cotton OK-Clay TX-
444 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COTTON AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
    
At 443 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles north of Dean,
moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Multile reports from weather spotters of a tornado just 
         northwest of Dean.

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...
Petrolia, Byers and Charlie. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3396 9842 3406 9842 3423 9824 3403 9809
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 235DEG 17KT 3402 9837 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

BRB
493 
WWUS54 KOUN 302147 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
447 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

OKC033-TXC077-302200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190430T2200Z/
Cotton OK-Clay TX-
447 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COTTON AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
    
At 447 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles north of Dean, moving northeast at 25 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...
Byers and Charlie. 

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 3398 9838 3406 9841 3422 9823 3406 9811
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 226DEG 23KT 3404 9835 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

BRB
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842 
WFUS54 KOUN 302131
TOROUN
OKC033-TXC077-485-302200-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0010.190430T2131Z-190430T2200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
431 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Cotton County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northwestern Clay County in northern Texas...
  East central Wichita County in northern Texas...

* Until 500 PM CDT.
    
* At 431 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Sheppard AFB, moving northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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...
  Petrolia, Byers, Dean, Sheppard AFB and Charlie. 

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 3392 9845 3399 9851 3423 9824 3403 9809
      3403 9810 3402 9809
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 234DEG 27KT 3397 9844 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

BRB
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924 
WWUS54 KOUN 302137
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
437 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

OKC033-TXC077-485-302200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190430T2200Z/
Cotton OK-Clay TX-Wichita TX-
437 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COTTON...NORTHWESTERN CLAY AND EAST CENTRAL WICHITA
COUNTIES...
    
At 437 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles northwest of
Dean, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
Petrolia, Byers, Dean, Sheppard AFB and Charlie. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3393 9843 3400 9849 3403 9846 3423 9824
      3403 9809 3403 9810 3402 9809 3393 9840
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 236DEG 23KT 3399 9841 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

BRB
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098 
WWUS54 KOUN 302144
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
444 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

TXC485-302153-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190430T2200Z/
Wichita TX-
444 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WICHITA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3396 9842 3406 9842 3423 9824 3403 9809
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 235DEG 17KT 3402 9837 

$$

OKC033-TXC077-302200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190430T2200Z/
Cotton OK-Clay TX-
444 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COTTON AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
    
At 443 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles north of Dean,
moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Multile reports from weather spotters of a tornado just 
         northwest of Dean.

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...
Petrolia, Byers and Charlie. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3396 9842 3406 9842 3423 9824 3403 9809
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 235DEG 17KT 3402 9837 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

BRB
Permalink to 201904302147-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN-RRA
493 
WWUS54 KOUN 302147 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
447 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

OKC033-TXC077-302200-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-190430T2200Z/
Cotton OK-Clay TX-
447 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COTTON AND NORTHWESTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
    
At 447 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles north of Dean, moving northeast at 25 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...
Byers and Charlie. 

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 3398 9838 3406 9841 3422 9823 3406 9811
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 226DEG 23KT 3404 9835 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

BRB

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