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2019 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 41

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Storm Based Warning History

936 
WFUS54 KOUN 080447
TOROUN
OKC149-080530-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0041.190508T0447Z-190508T0530Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1147 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Washita County in western Oklahoma...

* Until 1230 AM CDT.

* At 1146 PM CDT, a confirmed and dangerous tornado was located 4 
  miles north of Rocky, moving north-northeast at 30 mph. This 
  tornado has produced damage in Rocky. This storm is moving toward 
  Cordell.

  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...
  Cordell and Bessie. 

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 3547 9906 3547 9884 3546 9880 3518 9901
      3521 9911
TIME...MOT...LOC 0446Z 198DEG 25KT 3522 9905 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.
207 
WWUS54 KOUN 080501
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1201 AM CDT Wed May 8 2019

OKC149-080530-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190508T0530Z/
Washita OK-
1201 AM CDT Wed May 8 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL WASHITA COUNTY...
    
At 1201 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles south of Bessie, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Bessie.

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 3547 9899 3547 9884 3546 9880 3531 9896
      3533 9901
TIME...MOT...LOC 0501Z 205DEG 27KT 3535 9898 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 201905080447-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
936 
WFUS54 KOUN 080447
TOROUN
OKC149-080530-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0041.190508T0447Z-190508T0530Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
1147 PM CDT Tue May 7 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Washita County in western Oklahoma...

* Until 1230 AM CDT.

* At 1146 PM CDT, a confirmed and dangerous tornado was located 4 
  miles north of Rocky, moving north-northeast at 30 mph. This 
  tornado has produced damage in Rocky. This storm is moving toward 
  Cordell.

  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...
  Cordell and Bessie. 

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 3547 9906 3547 9884 3546 9880 3518 9901
      3521 9911
TIME...MOT...LOC 0446Z 198DEG 25KT 3522 9905 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 201905080501-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
207 
WWUS54 KOUN 080501
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
1201 AM CDT Wed May 8 2019

OKC149-080530-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190508T0530Z/
Washita OK-
1201 AM CDT Wed May 8 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL WASHITA COUNTY...
    
At 1201 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles south of Bessie, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Bessie.

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 3547 9899 3547 9884 3546 9880 3531 9896
      3533 9901
TIME...MOT...LOC 0501Z 205DEG 27KT 3535 9898 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

..speg.

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