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2020 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 13

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

941 
WFUS54 KOUN 222122
TOROUN
OKC019-069-099-222215-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0013.200422T2122Z-200422T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
422 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  East central Carter County in southern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Murray County in southern Oklahoma...

* Until 515 PM CDT.
    
* At 422 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Springer, moving east at 30 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...
  Springer, Mill Creek and Dougherty. 

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 40 and 45.
 
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 3429 9717 3436 9720 3449 9674 3429 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 257DEG 24KT 3433 9712 

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

$$

..speg.
764 
WWUS54 KOUN 222126
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
426 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

OKC019-069-099-222215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T2215Z/
Johnston OK-Carter OK-Murray OK-
426 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON...EAST CENTRAL CARTER AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY
COUNTIES...
    
At 426 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Springer, moving east at 30 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...
Springer, Mill Creek and Dougherty. 

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 3429 9717 3436 9720 3449 9674 3429 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 257DEG 24KT 3434 9709 

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

$$

..speg.
982 
WWUS54 KOUN 222134
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
434 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

OKC019-069-099-222215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T2215Z/
Johnston OK-Carter OK-Murray OK-
434 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON...EAST CENTRAL CARTER AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY
COUNTIES...
    
At 433 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just southwest of 
Dougherty, moving east at 25 mph. This tornado will pass very close 
to Dougherty.

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...
Mill Creek and Dougherty. 

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 3432 9710 3438 9712 3449 9674 3431 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 247DEG 21KT 3437 9705 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.
959 
WWUS54 KOUN 222147 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
447 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

OKC019-222156-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T2215Z/
Carter OK-
447 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CARTER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved into 
Johnston and Murray Counties. Therefore, the warning has been 
cancelled for Carter County.

LAT...LON 3432 9692 3438 9695 3449 9674 3431 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 262DEG 25KT 3436 9689 

$$

OKC069-099-222215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T2215Z/
Johnston OK-Murray OK-
447 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY COUNTIES...
    
At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with very strong rotation and 
capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles southwest of Mill 
Creek, moving east at 30 mph. People near and south of Mill Creek 
should seek shelter now!

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...
Mill Creek.

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 3432 9692 3438 9695 3449 9674 3431 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 262DEG 25KT 3436 9689 

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

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202004222122-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
941 
WFUS54 KOUN 222122
TOROUN
OKC019-069-099-222215-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0013.200422T2122Z-200422T2215Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
422 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  East central Carter County in southern Oklahoma...
  Southeastern Murray County in southern Oklahoma...

* Until 515 PM CDT.
    
* At 422 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Springer, moving east at 30 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...
  Springer, Mill Creek and Dougherty. 

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 40 and 45.
 
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 3429 9717 3436 9720 3449 9674 3429 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 257DEG 24KT 3433 9712 

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

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202004222126-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
764 
WWUS54 KOUN 222126
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
426 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

OKC019-069-099-222215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T2215Z/
Johnston OK-Carter OK-Murray OK-
426 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON...EAST CENTRAL CARTER AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY
COUNTIES...
    
At 426 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Springer, moving east at 30 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...
Springer, Mill Creek and Dougherty. 

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 3429 9717 3436 9720 3449 9674 3429 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 257DEG 24KT 3434 9709 

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

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202004222134-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
982 
WWUS54 KOUN 222134
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
434 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

OKC019-069-099-222215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T2215Z/
Johnston OK-Carter OK-Murray OK-
434 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON...EAST CENTRAL CARTER AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY
COUNTIES...
    
At 433 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just southwest of 
Dougherty, moving east at 25 mph. This tornado will pass very close 
to Dougherty.

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...
Mill Creek and Dougherty. 

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 3432 9710 3438 9712 3449 9674 3431 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 247DEG 21KT 3437 9705 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202004222147-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN-RRA
959 
WWUS54 KOUN 222147 RRA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
447 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

OKC019-222156-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T2215Z/
Carter OK-
447 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CARTER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved into 
Johnston and Murray Counties. Therefore, the warning has been 
cancelled for Carter County.

LAT...LON 3432 9692 3438 9695 3449 9674 3431 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 262DEG 25KT 3436 9689 

$$

OKC069-099-222215-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200422T2215Z/
Johnston OK-Murray OK-
447 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSTON AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY COUNTIES...
    
At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with very strong rotation and 
capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles southwest of Mill 
Creek, moving east at 30 mph. People near and south of Mill Creek 
should seek shelter now!

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...
Mill Creek.

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 3432 9692 3438 9695 3449 9674 3431 9672
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 262DEG 25KT 3436 9689 

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

$$

..speg.

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