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2021 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 8

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Storm Based Warning History

459 
WFUS54 KOUN 232318
TOROUN
TXC155-197-487-240000-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0008.210423T2318Z-210424T0000Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

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

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 618 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...
  Vernon, Lockett 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 3404 9955 3424 9955 3425 9920 3402 9920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 270DEG 23KT 3415 9946 

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

$$

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729 
WWUS54 KOUN 232329
SVSOUN

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

TXC155-197-232339-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210424T0000Z/
Foard TX-Hardeman TX-
629 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FOARD AND SOUTHEASTERN
HARDEMAN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3405 9944 3419 9945 3425 9920 3402 9920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 270DEG 23KT 3415 9937 

$$

TXC487-240000-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210424T0000Z/
Wilbarger TX-
629 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY...
    
At 629 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lockett, 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...
Vernon and Lockett. 

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 3405 9944 3419 9945 3425 9920 3402 9920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 270DEG 23KT 3415 9937 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Ware
670 
WWUS54 KOUN 232336
SVSOUN

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

TXC487-240000-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210424T0000Z/
Wilbarger TX-
636 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY...
    
At 636 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 3 miles east of 
Lockett, 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...
Vernon and Lockett. 

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 9937 3420 9939 3425 9920 3402 9920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 270DEG 23KT 3415 9931 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Ware
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459 
WFUS54 KOUN 232318
TOROUN
TXC155-197-487-240000-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0008.210423T2318Z-210424T0000Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

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

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 618 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...
  Vernon, Lockett 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 3404 9955 3424 9955 3425 9920 3402 9920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 270DEG 23KT 3415 9946 

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

$$

Ware
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729 
WWUS54 KOUN 232329
SVSOUN

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

TXC155-197-232339-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210424T0000Z/
Foard TX-Hardeman TX-
629 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN FOARD AND SOUTHEASTERN
HARDEMAN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3405 9944 3419 9945 3425 9920 3402 9920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 270DEG 23KT 3415 9937 

$$

TXC487-240000-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210424T0000Z/
Wilbarger TX-
629 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY...
    
At 629 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lockett, 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...
Vernon and Lockett. 

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 3405 9944 3419 9945 3425 9920 3402 9920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 270DEG 23KT 3415 9937 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Ware
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670 
WWUS54 KOUN 232336
SVSOUN

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

TXC487-240000-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210424T0000Z/
Wilbarger TX-
636 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY...
    
At 636 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 3 miles east of 
Lockett, 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...
Vernon and Lockett. 

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 9937 3420 9939 3425 9920 3402 9920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 270DEG 23KT 3415 9931 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Ware

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