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2022 [KOUN] NORMAN Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 45

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Storm Based Warning History

842 
WFUS54 KOUN 050212
TOROUN
TXC487-050245-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0045.220505T0212Z-220505T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
912 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Wilbarger County in northern Texas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.
    
* At 912 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Lockett, moving northeast at 20 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...
  Vernon, Oklaunion and Lockett. 

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 3406 9937 3410 9942 3418 9930 3420 9923
      3413 9914
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 221DEG 17KT 3409 9935 

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

$$

Mahale
574 
WWUS54 KOUN 050219
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
919 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

TXC487-050245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-220505T0245Z/
Wilbarger TX-
919 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY...
    
At 919 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Lockett, moving northwest at 20 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 and Lockett. 

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 3419 9927 3410 9925 3406 9937 3410 9942
      3418 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 155DEG 17KT 3412 9938 

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

$$

Mahale
387 
WWUS54 KOUN 050234
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
934 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

TXC487-050243-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-220505T0245Z/
Wilbarger TX-
934 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect!

LAT...LON 3419 9927 3410 9925 3406 9937 3410 9942
      3418 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 0231Z 221DEG 17KT 3417 9932 

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202205050212-KOUN-WFUS54-TOROUN
842 
WFUS54 KOUN 050212
TOROUN
TXC487-050245-
/O.NEW.KOUN.TO.W.0045.220505T0212Z-220505T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Norman OK
912 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Wilbarger County in northern Texas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.
    
* At 912 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Lockett, moving northeast at 20 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...
  Vernon, Oklaunion and Lockett. 

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 3406 9937 3410 9942 3418 9930 3420 9923
      3413 9914
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 221DEG 17KT 3409 9935 

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

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202205050219-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
574 
WWUS54 KOUN 050219
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
919 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

TXC487-050245-
/O.CON.KOUN.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-220505T0245Z/
Wilbarger TX-
919 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY...
    
At 919 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Lockett, moving northwest at 20 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 and Lockett. 

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 3419 9927 3410 9925 3406 9937 3410 9942
      3418 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 155DEG 17KT 3412 9938 

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

$$

Mahale
Permalink to 202205050234-KOUN-WWUS54-SVSOUN
387 
WWUS54 KOUN 050234
SVSOUN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Norman OK
934 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

TXC487-050243-
/O.CAN.KOUN.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-220505T0245Z/
Wilbarger TX-
934 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL WILBARGER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect!

LAT...LON 3419 9927 3410 9925 3406 9937 3410 9942
      3418 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 0231Z 221DEG 17KT 3417 9932 

$$

Mahale

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