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2019 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 55

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

372 
WFUS54 KOUN 202221
TOROUN
OKC055-075-202300-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0055.190520T2221Z-190520T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
521 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Kiowa County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Greer County in southwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 600 PM CDT.
    
* At 520 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Mangum, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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...
  Hobart, Mangum, Granite, Lone Wolf, Brinkman and Altus-Lugert Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
developing. 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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3502 9905 3483 9942
      3495 9958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 233DEG 31KT 3488 9956 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Mahale
674 
WWUS54 KOUN 202224
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
524 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

OKC055-075-202300-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-190520T2300Z/
Kiowa OK-Greer OK-
524 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN GREER COUNTIES...
    
At 524 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Mangum, 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...
Hobart, Mangum, Granite, Lone Wolf, Brinkman and Altus-Lugert Lake. 

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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3502 9905 3483 9942
      3495 9958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 233DEG 31KT 3490 9952 

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

$$

Mahale
258 
WWUS54 KOUN 202234 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
534 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

OKC055-075-202300-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-190520T2300Z/
Kiowa OK-Greer OK-
534 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN GREER COUNTIES...
    
At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing a 
tornado was located 4 miles west of Granite, moving northeast at 35 
mph. A tornado could redevelop at any time!

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Hobart, Granite, Lone Wolf, Brinkman and Altus-Lugert Lake. 

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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3502 9905 3485 9938
      3495 9958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 224DEG 32KT 3498 9946 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Mahale
713 
WWUS54 KOUN 202240
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
540 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

OKC055-075-202300-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-190520T2300Z/
Kiowa OK-Greer OK-
540 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN GREER COUNTIES...
    
At 540 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles north of
Granite, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size 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...
Hobart, Granite, Lone Wolf and northern Altus-Lugert Lake. 

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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3505 9908 3491 9936
      3502 9951
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 224DEG 32KT 3502 9940 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Mahale
939 
WWUS54 KOUN 202250 CCA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
550 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

OKC055-075-202300-
/O.COR.KOUN.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-190520T2300Z/
Kiowa OK-Greer OK-
550 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN GREER COUNTIES...
    
At 549 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles south of Retrop, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Hobart, Granite, Lone Wolf and northern Altus-Lugert Lake. 

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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3505 9908 3491 9936
      3502 9951
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 224DEG 32KT 3502 9940 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 201905202221-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
372 
WFUS54 KOUN 202221
TOROUN
OKC055-075-202300-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0055.190520T2221Z-190520T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
521 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Kiowa County in southwestern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Greer County in southwestern Oklahoma...

* Until 600 PM CDT.
    
* At 520 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Mangum, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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...
  Hobart, Mangum, Granite, Lone Wolf, Brinkman and Altus-Lugert Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is
developing. 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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3502 9905 3483 9942
      3495 9958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 233DEG 31KT 3488 9956 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 201905202224-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
674 
WWUS54 KOUN 202224
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
524 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

OKC055-075-202300-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-190520T2300Z/
Kiowa OK-Greer OK-
524 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN GREER COUNTIES...
    
At 524 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Mangum, 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...
Hobart, Mangum, Granite, Lone Wolf, Brinkman and Altus-Lugert Lake. 

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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3502 9905 3483 9942
      3495 9958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 233DEG 31KT 3490 9952 

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

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 201905202234-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN-RRA
258 
WWUS54 KOUN 202234 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
534 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

OKC055-075-202300-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-190520T2300Z/
Kiowa OK-Greer OK-
534 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN GREER COUNTIES...
    
At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing a 
tornado was located 4 miles west of Granite, moving northeast at 35 
mph. A tornado could redevelop at any time!

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Hobart, Granite, Lone Wolf, Brinkman and Altus-Lugert Lake. 

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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3502 9905 3485 9938
      3495 9958
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 224DEG 32KT 3498 9946 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 201905202240-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
713 
WWUS54 KOUN 202240
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
540 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

OKC055-075-202300-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-190520T2300Z/
Kiowa OK-Greer OK-
540 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN GREER COUNTIES...
    
At 540 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles north of
Granite, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size 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...
Hobart, Granite, Lone Wolf and northern Altus-Lugert Lake. 

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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3505 9908 3491 9936
      3502 9951
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 224DEG 32KT 3502 9940 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 201905202250-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN-CCA
939 
WWUS54 KOUN 202250 CCA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
550 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

OKC055-075-202300-
/O.COR.KOUN.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-190520T2300Z/
Kiowa OK-Greer OK-
550 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN GREER COUNTIES...
    
At 549 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles south of Retrop, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Hobart, Granite, Lone Wolf and northern Altus-Lugert Lake. 

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 3511 9942 3512 9916 3505 9908 3491 9936
      3502 9951
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 224DEG 32KT 3502 9940 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Mahale

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