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2021 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 7

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Storm Based Warning History

785 
WFUS54 KOUN 232259
TOROUN
TXC155-197-487-232345-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0007.210423T2259Z-210423T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
559 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Foard County in northern Texas...
  West central Wilbarger County in northern Texas...
  Southeastern Hardeman County in northern Texas...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 558 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southwest 
  of Medicine Mound, moving east at 25 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...
  Chillicothe, Lockett, Medicine Mound and Rayland. 

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 3407 9970 3423 9969 3428 9935 3404 9934
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 265DEG 22KT 3417 9964 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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278 
WWUS54 KOUN 232310
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
610 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TXC155-197-487-232345-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210423T2345Z/
Foard TX-Wilbarger TX-Hardeman TX-
610 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FOARD...WEST CENTRAL WILBARGER AND SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN
COUNTIES...
    
At 610 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles east-
southeast Medicine Mound, moving east at 25 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...
Chillicothe, Lockett, Medicine Mound and Rayland. 

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 3407 9964 3424 9965 3428 9935 3404 9934
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 265DEG 22KT 3418 9955 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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895 
WWUS54 KOUN 232311 CCA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
611 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TXC155-197-487-232345-
/O.COR.KOUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210423T2345Z/
Foard TX-Wilbarger TX-Hardeman TX-
611 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FOARD...WEST CENTRAL WILBARGER AND SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN
COUNTIES...
    
At 611 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southeast of 
Medicine Mound, moving east at 25 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...
Chillicothe, Lockett, Medicine Mound and Rayland. 

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 3407 9964 3424 9965 3428 9935 3404 9934
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 265DEG 22KT 3418 9955 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Ware
205 
WWUS54 KOUN 232317
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
617 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TXC155-197-487-232345-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210423T2345Z/
Foard TX-Wilbarger TX-Hardeman TX-
617 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FOARD...WEST CENTRAL WILBARGER AND SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN
COUNTIES...
    
At 617 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 5 miles west of Lockett, moving east 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...
Chillicothe, Lockett, Medicine Mound and Rayland. 

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 3407 9964 3424 9965 3428 9935 3404 9934
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 265DEG 22KT 3418 9950 

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

$$

Ware
Permalink to 202104232259-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
785 
WFUS54 KOUN 232259
TOROUN
TXC155-197-487-232345-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0007.210423T2259Z-210423T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
559 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Foard County in northern Texas...
  West central Wilbarger County in northern Texas...
  Southeastern Hardeman County in northern Texas...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 558 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southwest 
  of Medicine Mound, moving east at 25 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...
  Chillicothe, Lockett, Medicine Mound and Rayland. 

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 3407 9970 3423 9969 3428 9935 3404 9934
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 265DEG 22KT 3417 9964 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Ware
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278 
WWUS54 KOUN 232310
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
610 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TXC155-197-487-232345-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210423T2345Z/
Foard TX-Wilbarger TX-Hardeman TX-
610 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FOARD...WEST CENTRAL WILBARGER AND SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN
COUNTIES...
    
At 610 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles east-
southeast Medicine Mound, moving east at 25 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...
Chillicothe, Lockett, Medicine Mound and Rayland. 

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 3407 9964 3424 9965 3428 9935 3404 9934
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 265DEG 22KT 3418 9955 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Ware
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895 
WWUS54 KOUN 232311 CCA
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
611 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TXC155-197-487-232345-
/O.COR.KOUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210423T2345Z/
Foard TX-Wilbarger TX-Hardeman TX-
611 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FOARD...WEST CENTRAL WILBARGER AND SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN
COUNTIES...
    
At 611 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southeast of 
Medicine Mound, moving east at 25 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...
Chillicothe, Lockett, Medicine Mound and Rayland. 

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 3407 9964 3424 9965 3428 9935 3404 9934
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 265DEG 22KT 3418 9955 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Ware
Permalink to 202104232317-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
205 
WWUS54 KOUN 232317
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
617 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

TXC155-197-487-232345-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210423T2345Z/
Foard TX-Wilbarger TX-Hardeman TX-
617 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FOARD...WEST CENTRAL WILBARGER AND SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN
COUNTIES...
    
At 617 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 5 miles west of Lockett, moving east 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...
Chillicothe, Lockett, Medicine Mound and Rayland. 

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 3407 9964 3424 9965 3428 9935 3404 9934
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 265DEG 22KT 3418 9950 

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

$$

Ware

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