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2020 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 16

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Storm Based Warning History

608 
WFUS54 KOUN 222158
TOROUN
OKC005-013-069-095-222245-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0016.200422T2158Z-200422T2245Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  Northwestern Bryan County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Marshall County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  Southwestern Atoka County in southeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 545 PM CDT.
    
* At 457 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Madill, moving east at 30 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...
  Durant, Madill, Caddo, Silo, Caney, Kenefic, Armstrong, Little
  City, Nida, northeastern Lake Texoma and Oakland.

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 3404 9681 3414 9683 3432 9623 3403 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 260DEG 26KT 3409 9674 

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

$$

..speg.
821 
WWUS54 KOUN 222212
SVSOUN

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

OKC005-013-069-095-222245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200422T2245Z/
Johnston OK-Bryan OK-Marshall OK-Atoka OK-
512 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSTON...NORTHWESTERN BRYAN...NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL
AND SOUTHWESTERN ATOKA COUNTIES...
    
At 512 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with very strong rotation 
capable of producing a tornado was located near Little City, moving 
east at 50 mph. This storm has produced a damaging tornado at Madill.

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...
Durant, Caddo, Silo, Caney, Kenefic, Armstrong, Little City, Nida and
northeastern Lake Texoma.

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 3404 9666 3416 9667 3432 9623 3403 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 265DEG 43KT 3408 9658 

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

$$

..speg.
213 
WWUS54 KOUN 222217
SVSOUN

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

OKC005-013-069-095-222245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200422T2245Z/
Johnston OK-Bryan OK-Marshall OK-Atoka OK-
517 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSTON...NORTHWESTERN BRYAN...NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL
AND SOUTHWESTERN ATOKA COUNTIES...
    
At 517 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southwest of
Nida, moving east at 30 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...
Durant, Caddo, Silo, Caney, Kenefic, Armstrong, Little City, Nida and
northeastern Lake Texoma.

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 3404 9666 3416 9667 3432 9623 3403 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 260DEG 26KT 3409 9653 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.
643 
WWUS54 KOUN 222235 RRA
SVSOUN

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

OKC069-095-222243-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200422T2245Z/
Johnston OK-Marshall OK-
535 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSTON AND NORTHEASTERN
MARSHALL COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved into 
Bryan and Atoka Counties. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled 
for Johnston and Marshall Counties.

LAT...LON 3403 9621 3405 9644 3415 9644 3423 9623
      3422 9622 3418 9622
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 265DEG 25KT 3408 9637 

$$

OKC005-013-222245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200422T2245Z/
Bryan OK-Atoka OK-
535 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BRYAN AND SOUTHERN ATOKA COUNTIES...
    
At 533 PM CDT, a confirmed large tornado was located just 
northwest of Armstrong, moving east-northeast at 30 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...
Caddo, Kenefic and Armstrong. 

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 3403 9621 3405 9644 3415 9644 3423 9623
      3422 9622 3418 9622
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 265DEG 25KT 3408 9637 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202004222158-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
608 
WFUS54 KOUN 222158
TOROUN
OKC005-013-069-095-222245-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0016.200422T2158Z-200422T2245Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Johnston County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  Northwestern Bryan County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  Northeastern Marshall County in southeastern Oklahoma...
  Southwestern Atoka County in southeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 545 PM CDT.
    
* At 457 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Madill, moving east at 30 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...
  Durant, Madill, Caddo, Silo, Caney, Kenefic, Armstrong, Little
  City, Nida, northeastern Lake Texoma and Oakland.

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 3404 9681 3414 9683 3432 9623 3403 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 260DEG 26KT 3409 9674 

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

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202004222212-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
821 
WWUS54 KOUN 222212
SVSOUN

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

OKC005-013-069-095-222245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200422T2245Z/
Johnston OK-Bryan OK-Marshall OK-Atoka OK-
512 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSTON...NORTHWESTERN BRYAN...NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL
AND SOUTHWESTERN ATOKA COUNTIES...
    
At 512 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm with very strong rotation 
capable of producing a tornado was located near Little City, moving 
east at 50 mph. This storm has produced a damaging tornado at Madill.

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...
Durant, Caddo, Silo, Caney, Kenefic, Armstrong, Little City, Nida and
northeastern Lake Texoma.

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 3404 9666 3416 9667 3432 9623 3403 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 265DEG 43KT 3408 9658 

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

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202004222217-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
213 
WWUS54 KOUN 222217
SVSOUN

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

OKC005-013-069-095-222245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200422T2245Z/
Johnston OK-Bryan OK-Marshall OK-Atoka OK-
517 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSTON...NORTHWESTERN BRYAN...NORTHEASTERN MARSHALL
AND SOUTHWESTERN ATOKA COUNTIES...
    
At 517 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southwest of
Nida, moving east at 30 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...
Durant, Caddo, Silo, Caney, Kenefic, Armstrong, Little City, Nida and
northeastern Lake Texoma.

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 3404 9666 3416 9667 3432 9623 3403 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 260DEG 26KT 3409 9653 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.
Permalink to 202004222235-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN-RRA
643 
WWUS54 KOUN 222235 RRA
SVSOUN

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

OKC069-095-222243-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200422T2245Z/
Johnston OK-Marshall OK-
535 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSTON AND NORTHEASTERN
MARSHALL COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved into 
Bryan and Atoka Counties. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled 
for Johnston and Marshall Counties.

LAT...LON 3403 9621 3405 9644 3415 9644 3423 9623
      3422 9622 3418 9622
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 265DEG 25KT 3408 9637 

$$

OKC005-013-222245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200422T2245Z/
Bryan OK-Atoka OK-
535 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BRYAN AND SOUTHERN ATOKA COUNTIES...
    
At 533 PM CDT, a confirmed large tornado was located just 
northwest of Armstrong, moving east-northeast at 30 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...
Caddo, Kenefic and Armstrong. 

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 3403 9621 3405 9644 3415 9644 3423 9623
      3422 9622 3418 9622
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 265DEG 25KT 3408 9637 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

..speg.

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